Ever felt that icky tightness in your chest, like it’s full of gunk? That’s chest congestion. Chest congestion occurs when excess mucus or fluid builds up in the lungs or airways, making it ...

A gene linked to lung collapse and cancer may be far more common than once thought, but many who carry it don’t face the same health risks as diagnosed patients. Scientists are now questioning what ...

Barrel chest describes a rounded, bulging chest similar in shape to a barrel. While not technically a medical term, "barrel chest" is often used by healthcare providers to describe a physical ...

If your chest hurts when you take a deep breath, it could be because of a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or something more serious like pneumonia or COVID-19. Sometimes, chest ...

Pulmonary emphysema and chronic bronchitis together are referred to under the acronym COPD(1-4). It is estimated that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 6% to 15.8% of ...