Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs ...

Smokers who light up first thing in the morning are more likely to develop lung cancer and tumors of the head and neck, compared with people who wait at least an hour after rolling out of bed to smoke ...

For years, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — better known as COPD — has carried a reputation as a “smoker’s illness.” And while smoking is still one of its strongest risk factors, a new pattern ...

A single cough might seem harmless, but it can often tell a deeper story about your health. Whether it’s a dry tickle that lingers or a chesty hack that won’t quit, one cough can signal anything from ...