The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that anyone can get. You can spread the flu before you know you are sick, beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five to seven days after ...

Symptoms of pneumothorax include shortness of breath, chest pain on one side and experiencing pain when breathing. Depending on the cause and the size of the leak, a collapsed lung can be treated a ...

A low-dose CT scan is a special kind of X-ray that takes multiple pictures as you lie on a table that slides in and out of the machine. A computer then combines these images into a detailed picture of ...

Crowd control agents, often referred to as "tear gas," are chemicals that cause skin, respiratory, and eye irritation. Some of the most common chemicals used are chloroacetophenone (CN)—which is a ...

More than 13 leading respiratory patient, physician and provider organizations today applauded the growing bipartisan momentum behind the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act (H.R. 2902/S.1406 ...

Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer and chronic lung diseases such as asthma. People who already have lung disease are at greater risk. Find ...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that is passed on in families and can affect the lungs, liver and/or skin. When this condition affects the lungs, it causes COPD ...

Engaging and empowering youth and young adults to build, participate, and live in a world free of lung disease. Get information and resources to become a life-long lung health champion. The American ...

A cough is an important reflex that helps protect your lungs. An occasional cough is a normal and a healthy function in your body, however if it persists for longer than eight weeks, you should speak ...

Leading the future of lung health through innovative lung disease research. More than 35 million people in the United States live with lung disease. When combined with lung cancer and respiratory ...

If the cost of medical treatment is a burden for you and your family, you should talk to your healthcare team about your concerns and see what options are available. Your doctor may be able to switch ...

Freedom From Smoking Is Freedom of Choice We offer multiple ways to access our program, including our online course, Freedom From Smoking (FFS) Plus. Choose the option that suits your lifestyle, ...