Chest pain doesn’t always signal a heart attack. But that’s what healthcare providers in the emergency room usually test for first because it’s potentially the most immediate threat to your life. They also may check for life-threatening lung conditions — such as a collapsed lung or a blood
Read MoreCoughing has a purpose. It’s an important way to keep your throat and airway clear of material that should not be there. Your vocal cords come together with force when you cough to propel foreign bodies or irritants away from the lungs. Sometimes a cough can become a
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are spread from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. Although your body can harbor the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, your immune system
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