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Coughing Up Blood

Coughing Up Blood Overview of Coughing Up Blood Coughing up blood can be a result of a number of lung conditions. The blood can range from pink to red and may have mucus mixed in. The formal name for coughing up blood is hemoptysis. Any amount of coughing up blood can...

Daytime Sleepiness

Daytime Sleepiness Overview of Daytime Sleepiness Daytime sleepiness is defined as sudden attacks of sleep or even just an overwhelming daytime sleepiness. This may mean that it is difficult for you to stay awake for any period of time. This is a very hard thing to...

Coughing

Coughing Overview of Coughing Coughing is the way the body responds when there is something in the airways or throat. These irritants send a message to the brain to react. The muscles in the chest then attempt to push out air from the lungs to remove the irritant....

Congestion

Congestion Congestion Overview: Causes, Types, and Relief Tips Congestion can be classified as nasal congestion or chest congestion, depending on the area that is affected. It is sometimes accompanied with the lungs feeling heavy, pain when breathing, and buildup of...

Chest Pain

Chest Pain Chest Pain Overview: Causes, Types, and When to Worry Chest pain can range from sharp to dull. It can also spread from the chest to the neck, jaw, and into the arms. There are many different causes of chest pain. The two most life-threatening involve the...

Chest Cold

Chest Cold Overview of a Chest Cold A chest cold is also known as Bronchitis and occurs when the lining of your bronchial tubes becomes inflamed. People with a chest cold may also experience coughing up thick, discolored mucus. A chest cold usually develops as a...
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