Dave Marcus's persistent cough turned out to be a sign of lung cancer even though he was a non-smoker. Pictured with his partner, Emelie. (Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation/SWNS) A non-smoker whose ...

Smoking affects how much mucus a person’s body produces and how thick it is. People can take steps to manage mucus, such as drinking plenty of water, trying controlled coughing, and quitting smoking.

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...

Coughing is something almost everyone deals with. It can show up with a cold or flu. It can come after exposure to smoke or dust. But sometimes, a cough is more than just an annoyance. According to Dr ...

Bronchitis may cause you to cough up blood, known as hemoptysis. Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or airways, that usually happens due to an infection or breathing in irritants like ...

A cough is one of the most common symptoms that sends people to the doctor. As many as 30 million medical visits are related to coughing. Most coughs are caused by upper respiratory infections like a ...

People who smoke tend to report having sinusitis. But it’s one of the many symptoms that can be curable by quitting or reducing a smoking habit. Smoking can affect your health in several ways. It can ...