"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...

Doctronic reports chest colds last 7-14 days, caused by viral infections or irritants, with symptoms like cough and chest ...

The term smoker's cough often suggests mere hoarseness and a scratchy throat. This also refers to a persistent tickle and irritation inside one's lungs. However, doctors caution that such a chronic ...

A cough that lasts for more than three weeks can be an indicator of a more serious situation, such as lung cancer. Lung ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors are more likely to prescribe antibiotics to treat cough in patients who smoke, but smokers get no more benefit from the drugs than non-smokers do, a large study ...

A single cough might seem harmless, but it can often tell a deeper story about your health. Whether it’s a dry tickle that lingers or a chesty hack that won’t quit, one cough can signal anything from ...

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Chronic coughing is a common symptom of lung cancer. If you have a chronic cough and don't know why, see your doctor. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) A cough that never goes away or gets worse over ...