Dr. Polverino answers your most pressing questions about bronchitis, how contagious it is and when it may cause more serious ...

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2015:64 (11):290–295. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. MedlinePlus.

Pneumonia can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. This, of course, impacts treatment: Bronchitis is usually left to run its course. Pneumonia, on the other hand, may require prescription medications, and, ...

If your tests are negative, it’s likely that you have a cold—for which, unfortunately, modern medicine doesn’t have an ...

The percentage of children ages 2-4 diagnosed with a respiratory illness-bacteria grew from 1% to 7.2% between March 31 and ...

Self-tests and over-the-counter remedies mean you don’t always need to see a doctor. Here's how to tell when you do.

Not only do spices elevate the flavor of your dishes, but they also come with a host of benefits. They can aid digestion, ...

The committee concluded that current evidence did not support the recommended doses of the ingredient in OTC products for a variety of drugs, including cold, cough, allergy, bronchodilator, and ...