"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...

FOR most Malaysians, a persistent cough is often dismissed as a lingering cold or the result of seasonal allergies.

Lung disease is a silent and often deadly threat that lurks in the lives of smokers. For many, smoking is a habit formed over years, becoming a part of their daily routine. However, the consequences ...

Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs. But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...