"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 ...

Lung disease is a silent and often deadly threat that lurks in the lives of smokers. For many, smoking is a habit formed over years, becoming a part of their daily routine. However, the consequences ...

From persistent cought to unexplained weight loss - watch out for these early signs of lung cancer in non-smokers.

FOR most Malaysians, a persistent cough is often dismissed as a lingering cold or the result of seasonal allergies.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Smoking before age 18 years was reported by 70% of 28-year-old ever smokers. In addition to smoking before age ...

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...

So your cold's long gone, but have you now been left with a lingering cough that is keeping everyone awake and annoying colleagues? New US research shows the average time for a cough to last after a ...

Coughs are common and usually no cause for concern. Here's how to know when it's time to seek medical advice. (Getty Images) There are many reasons adults develop a cough, especially during winter, ...

Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs. But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...