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Is it asthma, bronchitis, or both?

Learn the differences between asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, their symptoms, and treatments. Get insights on managing overlapping symptoms of these lung conditions.
About one in 20 people experience bronchitis every year, despite it being a respiratory infection no one wants. Its most common symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, low fever, fatigue, ...
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the inner mucus lining of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, which is often caused by a respiratory infection. These branch-like passageways, also known as bronchi, ...
Dear Doctors: I was recently sick with what I thought was the flu. I had a fever, sore throat and a terrible cough. I have asthma, so my husband insisted that I see our family doctor. She said that I ...
Respiratory infections among young children have been on the rise since the school year began in August, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over the past six ...
When common allergies progress beyond typical symptoms, they can develop into more serious respiratory conditions requiring medical intervention. Allergic bronchitis represents a concerning ...
Q I was recently sick with what I thought was the flu. I had a fever, sore throat and a terrible cough. I have asthma, so my husband insisted that I see our family doctor. She said that I did have the ...
Dear Doctors: I was recently sick with what I thought was the flu. I had a fever, sore throat and a terrible cough. I have asthma, so my husband insisted that I see our family doctor. She said that I ...