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 ...

Labor Day weekend is a prime time for vacations, which means many people will be traveling by car in the coming days. While everyone loves a good road trip, pollution near highways can have serious ...

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

You’ve tested your home for radon as we keep urging you to, and, surprise! You discover your levels are dangerously high. Now what? First, relax: you’re not alone. One in 15 homes across the country ...

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 ...

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 ...

The "e-juice" that fills e-cigarette cartridges usually contains nicotine (which is extracted from tobacco), propylene glycol, flavorings and other chemicals. Studies have found that even e-cigarettes ...

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 ...

The burden of air pollution is not evenly shared. Poorer people and some racial and ethnic groups are among those who often face higher exposure to pollutants and who may experience greater responses ...

Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, or black lung disease, is one of over 200 types of pulmonary fibrosis and is classified as an interstitial lung disease. Your healthcare provider may refer to your ...

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

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 ...