Millions of Americans experience chest pain every year. The American Heart Association (AHA) says that chest pain accounts for more than 6.5 million emergency room visits annually in the United ...

Inflammation and swelling in the airways may further restrict airflow, causing chest tightness and shortness of breath. Doctors may recommend several treatments for air trapping depending on the ...

Nodules are found in up to half of adults who have a chest X-ray or CT scan of the lungs. These spots are usually the result of old infections or scar tissue. Your doctor will analyze certain ...