Healthcare professionals use X-rays to check the airways and lungs. This can help them diagnose bronchitis or rule out other lung conditions that also cause a persistent cough. Bronchitis occurs when ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes chronic bronchitis? Is there a cure? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs (bronchial tubes). Symptoms include ...

You're coughing, wheezing, short of breath. Your chest feels tight. Something has infected your respiratory tract or lungs. But what is it -- bronchitis or pneumonia? They are not the same illness.

ALTON — Coughing occasionally during the course of a day is normal. But if it lasts for several days, there’s a good chance it could be bronchitis, which is inflammation of the breathing airways known ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Residents in the Tri-State area experiencing a persistent cough may be dealing with bronchitis, a common illness that often follows a cold or the flu. "It's common every year, ...

Sinus infections and bronchitis can cause similar symptoms, such as coughing and fever. Both usually go away without treatment, but people can take some steps to ease their symptoms. Sinus infections ...

A variety of conditions, from pneumonia to lung cancer, could cause chest pain and a cough. Some conditions may improve on their own, while others will need medical treatment. A simple cough may be ...

For millions of Americans, seasonal allergies bring the familiar annoyance of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. But for some, these allergic reactions extend deeper into the respiratory system, ...