The American Lung Association is announcing a new initiative to help people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) better manage symptoms and improve quality of life. More than 16 ...

Today is World Bronchiectasis Day, an observance to raise awareness about a lesser-known chronic lung disease that affects between 350,000 and 500,000 adults in the United States. To educate adults ...

"What's the weather going to be today?" It's a frequent question that has larger implications for those with lung disease.

Even though lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., many people don’t know much about it. Unfortunately, lack of symptoms often means that lung cancer can go undiagnosed or ...

Steps to take if you were exposed to COVID-19 If you were exposed to COVID-19, take the additional precautions listed above for 5 days. Test for COVID-19 at least 5 days after you were exposed or if ...

What Are the Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis? Symptoms of lung disease can start in infancy, especially following upper respiratory viral infections. People with CF may experience a small but progressive ...

Symptoms of Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis Symptoms of black lung disease can take years to develop. In early stages, the most common symptoms are cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness.

A breakdown of how each state restricts smoking in public spaces.

As the weather warms, festival season is upon us. If you've attended an outdoor festival, you know that besides being surrounded by music and friends, you may encounter dirt, pollen and even ...

Bronchiolitis obliterans is a rare and dangerous type of obstructive lung disease. Bronchiolitis obliterans is most commonly caused by breathing in toxicants over time, the most common being diacetyl.

How asthma-friendly is your school? Accounting for more than 13.8 million lost school days each year, asthma is one of the main illness-related reasons that students miss school. Asthma management in ...

Most people, including infants, develop only mild symptoms similar to that of a common cold but for some, RSV can be severe and even life-threatening. MOM: “No, the baby hasn’t been drinking. … Since ...