Medically reviewed by Farah Khan, MD Asthma can cause excess mucus buildup in the lungs, leading to chest congestion. It ...

This is especially true for people with exercise-induced asthma or EIB. For these people, their asthma symptoms are triggered ...

While the exact cause of asthma is unknown, certain genetic factors can increase the risk of developing the disease.

The usual presentation is with poorly controlled asthma. Patients may also present with expectoration of mucus plugs, hemoptysis, constitutional symptoms and radiological opacities. Patients may ...

Inhaled steroids reduce and prevent inflammation, swelling, and mucus build-up in your airways and lungs to help prevent asthma attacks and help you breathe easier. But not everyone with asthma ...

Asthma is a condition that happens when your airways become narrow and swollen and produce excess mucus. This can make it hard for you to breathe and may cause coughing, wheezing, and shortness of ...

Asthma is a lung condition that can make your airways swell, narrow, and fill with mucus. "This causes recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness," says Dr. Laura Conrad ...