Respiratory Medicine

A cough, phlegm in the throat and a feeling of tightness in the chest: these symptoms may indicate bronchitis. This condition involves inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses and is particularly common in winter, during the colder months. Chronic bronchitis is often caused by long-term smoking or recurrent bouts of inflammation that have not fully healed. In this article, you will learn about the causes of acute and chronic bronchitis, the symptoms that occur and the treatments that can help.

Pneumonia can affect various parts of the lungs and is usually caused by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. This infectious disease is particularly dangerous for older people and manifests itself through a range of symptoms. Find out here how to recognise the condition, how it is treated and what you can do to prevent pneumonia.