Here's what causes bronchitis, how the illness usually spreads and how you can treat symptoms if it affects you or a loved ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MDMedically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Bronchitis can turn into pneumonia in some cases if the infection spreads from one part of the respiratory tract to another.

Although cold, dry weather cannot cause bronchitis on its own, it can make you more susceptible to getting it. This is why, just like the flu and common cold, acute bronchitis is more common in ...

Bronchitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the airways. Steroids can sometimes help with chronic bronchitis but are not recommended for acute bronchitis. There are two main types of bronchitis: ...

A key mystery has been what causes the accumulation of mucus in the lungs of chronic bronchitis patients – an accumulation that produces symptoms and disease progression. This UNC-led study suggests ...

A new study brings fresh revelations about the connection between early-life exposure to air pollution and lung health later in life. A research team led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC has ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that affects your lungs, nose, throat, and breathing passages. You get it when infected droplets enter your nose, eyes, or mouth. This might happen ...

A research team has shown that exposure to air pollution during childhood is directly associated with bronchitis symptoms as an adult. To date, many investigations have established air pollution ...