Smokers whose lungs appear to be clear are in fact harboring airway cells that show early signs of impairment.

Yearly chest X-rays to look for lung cancer aren't worth doing because they don't save lives, according to a federally funded study. More than 150,000 people took part in the research.

Dozens of patients given the all-clear for lung cancer after having chest X-rays actually had the disease, a study has found. Patients who had the X-rays and tested negative should revisit their ...

In fact, a doctor has recently shared an x-ray online of a person's lungs who suffers from a condition known as popcorn lung.

In the wake of rising pollution levels, incorporating specific yoga practices into your daily routine can help clear toxins from your respiratory system and strengthen your lungs.

When diagnosing lung metastases and second primary lung cancer in patients with head and neck cancer, low-dose CT leads to better sensitivity than chest x-ray but does not lead to improved overall ...

An X-ray in COPD may not reveal as much if the condition is primarily chronic bronchitis. But with emphysema, more structural problems of the lungs can be seen on an X-ray.

Through this advanced X-ray and imaging technology, Ackermann and colleagues discovered the mechanism behind the modification or scarring of connective tissue in severe COVID-19 lungs.

Overall, lung cancer was detected in 2% of the population in the 6 years after the initial x-ray. The researchers noted that validation of the algorithm in a diverse patient population will be needed.

Lung cancer is a serious diagnosis but research is helping to find new treatments. Learn how lung cancer appears in X-rays, CT scans, and biopsies.