After false starts and incremental gains, scientists crack the problem that made breathing impossible. Will answers come fast enough to save the sick?

Haunted by the cystic fibrosis patients he could not help, one Iowa doctor commits his life to understanding what is broken deep inside their cells.

Manage bronchiectasis effectively with these practical lifestyle tips that can help reduce flare-ups, prevent infections, and keep your lungs clear.

Phlegm buildup in the lungs and throat is a common problem, especially during colds, allergies, pollution exposure, or respiratory infections. Phlegm is a thick mucus produced by the respiratory ...

A six-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis has taken up boxing to fight the effects of his genetic condition. Doctors had told Jesse, from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, that taking part in sport would help ...

A chest infection feels like a temporary illness. A few days of coughing, fever, and fatigue, followed by medication, and life returns to normal. But .

Healthcare professionals note that the best way to prevent lung damage due to cigarette smoke is quitting smoking and early detection of these symptoms. Check out early warning signs: ...

The Kremlin quietly tried to delete footage of Russian President Vladimir Putin having a coughing fit and struggling to breathe mid-speech — as rumors of his health woes ramp up.

As the daily weather is changing rapidly, a growing number of people are falling prey to cold and cough. Coughing is a ...

This chronic lung condition causes your airways to become permanently widened and scarred. Learn how to spot and treat this ...

Visakhapatnam: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) launched Operation Lungs 3.0 on Monday to clear encroachments in cellar and stilt floors across the city. Several encroachments ...