Objective: The effects of passive smoke exposure on respiratory health are still under debate. Therefore, we examined the risk of respiratory symptoms related to passive smoke exposure among German ...

Researchers have found that chronic bronchitis is associated with worse clinical outcomes in asthma, particularly among smokers. In the study, published in Respiratory Medicine, 20% of 59 never ...

Global use of e-cigarettes has increased significantly over recent years. In the UK, approximately 2.4% of people with no history of smoking indicated regular or occasional use of e-cigarettes in 2022 ...

This chapter focuses on several long-term respiratory conditions: asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nature of respiratory symptoms and the ...

An international panel selected by the American College of Chest Physicians released recommendations for the noninvasive measurement of airway inflammation and management of cough due to asthma or ...

I see a number of non-asthmatic patients who use the corticosteroid/beta agonist combination fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) on an as-needed basis for symptoms of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recurrent episodes of childhood bronchitis appear to be associated with increased risk for lung disease later in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults who had childhood bronchitis were more likely to receive a diagnosis of pneumonia or asthma later in life ...