Breathing is something most of us never think about — until suddenly, you can’t do it the way you normally do. Difficulty breathing can come on gradually, such as during ...

For people with sensitivity, encountering an allergen can within seconds turn into a respiratory emergency. This is what you ...

If you have been experiencing respiratory symptoms like coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing, you might be surprised to learn that asthma could be the cause — even if you were never diagnosed ...

A silent asthma attack, also sometimes called "silent chest," is a severe asthma flare-up that doesn't cause the typical wheezing sounds commonly associated with asthma attacks. Some early symptoms of ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that affects your lungs, nose, throat, and breathing passages. You get it when infected droplets enter your nose, eyes, or mouth. This might happen ...

Respiratory tract infections are common childhood illnesses. They can spread easily through the air we breathe or via our hands. You can treat most symptoms at home while the body clears the infection ...

Inhaling wildfire smoke could have immediate effects on children in Los Angeles, such as coughing and wheezing, which may lead to more long-term health effects. Cough is going to be the most common ...

Monsoon, with its cool breeze and rain for sure, feels like a welcome change from the harsh summer months. However, continuous moisture in the environment also encourages the growth of fungi, which ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Think of it as the perfect storm: High grass pollen counts combined with the high energy of a spring storm can create a formula that leads to deeper problems than just itchy eyes and ...

Twelve years and seven kids ago, we had our first experience with croup. It came upon our then 17-month-old in the middle of the night. Of course. For the uninitiated, according to Dr. Google, croup ...