On Wednesday night, air quality in Middelburg was so poor it compared to some of the most polluted cities worldwide.

Young children are increasingly being infected with bacteria that can lead to the illness known as walking pneumonia. A ...

The University of Saskatchewan has issued a health alert for whooping cough, also called pertussis. Whooping cough cases ...

Wisconsin is experiencing a rise in whooping cough cases. As of October 28, 2024, there have been 1,289 confirmed cases, ...

Existing Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MI-E) devices often overlook the impact of cough airflow pressure on mucus clearance, particularly lacking in control over airway pressure during the ...

You may not cough up anything if you have early-stage viral pneumonia. It's likely to be "more productive of mucus" if your viral pneumonia has progressed or you are dealing with bacterial ...

For instance, “with lung infections, lying down helps the cilia [little ‘hairs’ in our lungs] to more effectively move mucus out of the lungs, and the cough reflex is our body's attempt to ...

Tree and grass pollen, pet dander, dust mites, or mold are just a few allergens that can cause an allergy cough. The cough is typically dry and non-productive, meaning it doesn't bring up mucus. It is ...

The Greek billionaire was subsequently handed a five-match stadium ban after a KC dismissed evidence that he was disposing of “phlegm” because of a hacking cigar cough. Written reasons for ...

Through this hole, air enters and leaves your windpipe (trachea) and lungs ... This can make it difficult for you to breathe. If your mucus becomes so thick that you can’t cough, this can be very ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a common respiratory illness in the US. It may be difficult to identify because its symptoms are so similar to those of other respiratory bacteria and ...

WATCHING. WGAL NEWS EIGHT. WELL, WHOOPING COUGH IS ON THE RISE IN THE U.S., AND THE CDC SAYS PROTECTION FROM THE VACCINE IS WANING. SO FAR, THERE HAVE BEEN AROUND 14,000 CASES REPORTED NATIONWIDE.