As part of a comprehensive lung exam, a doctor may try to listen for various sounds by tapping your back and chest with their hand, which is a test called percussion. If the percussion produces a drum ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a congested chest can be uncomfortable to say the least. And when you’re feeling under the weather ...

Mucus is a normal part of the lungs. But smoking and other issues can cause too much mucus to collect there. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Your body makes about a liter (approximately 1 quart) ...

When you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), you may have too much mucus in your airways. There are different movements and practices to help with that. Experiment with what works best ...