Latest medical research on lung disease. Learn about the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and lung cancer along with the latest treatment information.

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Patients with lung disease are more likely to develop heart disease independent of any risk factors, according to new research. Mar 22, 2024 0 2 Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes ...

For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and the current cold snap poses significant challenges. We spoke with Dr Andy Whittamore, GP and clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK ...

Many people newly diagnosed with lung disease want answers now, rather than finding them out on their own later. Learn what to ask your doctor upfront, and how to gather other tools to manage lung ...

Restrictive lung disease If your lungs can’t hold as much air as they used to, you may have a restrictive lung disease. This breathing problem occurs when the lungs grow stiffer.

In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 2,807 cases of e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI) and 68 deaths attributed to the condition.

MAC lung disease symptoms – persistent cough, shortness of breath and fatigue – are similar to those of other lung conditions. Thus, it may take years to identify and properly diagnose.

Childhood interstitial lung disease, known as “chILD,” is a group of rare lung conditions that affect babies, kids, and teens. All forms of chILD cause damage to a child’s lungs, so they don ...

Lung cancer and COPD have long been thought of as diseases of old men, and that’s one of the reasons doctors may neglect to thoroughly check out women who show up in their offices with coughing ...

When coronavirus kills, the lung condition ARDS can be the culprit. Here's what you need to know. Home Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes March 19, 2020 ...

One of the most well-known areas with a high concentration of black lung disease is Appalachia, which stretches from southern New York state to northern Mississippi and all of West Virginia ...