Health Tip: Recognizing Lung Disease

(HealthDay News) -- You shouldn't ignore a nagging cough or mild wheeze. They could be symptoms of a lung disease, such as asthma, COPD or cancer, the American Lung Association says.

Here are the association's potential warning signs of lung disease:

  • Shortness of breath.
  • Excess mucous production.
  • Wheezing.
  • Coughing up blood.
  • Chronic chest pain.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Planning Safe Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Allergies & Asthma

    There's Still Confusion on How to Spot, Treat Severe Allergic Reactions

    Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year

    Food Allergies in College 101: Tips to Cope

    Check Your Pantry, Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk

    COVID Does Not Spur Asthma in Kids, Study Finds

    Move to Electric Vehicles Could Prevent Millions of Child Asthma Attacks Each Year

    Air Pollution Could Be Changing Children's Brains

    Biden Administration to Tighten Air Pollution Standards

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    Universal Flu Vaccine Blocks Infection in Mice

    Moderna Announces Good Results From Trial of Combo COVID/Flu Vaccine

    Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts

    Many Americans Wary of Vaccines as Fall Flu, COVID Season Looms: Survey

    FDA Approves First Flu Vaccine You Give Yourself at Home