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 ...

Two studies published in GeoHealth explore use of satellite-derived data to track pollution in areas without ground-based monitors ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Vaping Conversation Guide You can play a significant role in protecting your child from the dangers of vaping and nicotine dependence. Maintain an open line of communication with your kid, and use the ...

What Is the Air Quality Index? Ever hear your local weather forecast say that tomorrow will be a "code orange" day for air pollution? That's the Air Quality Index at work. The Air Quality Index, or ...

Find the support and resources you need to quit smoking for good. Our tools and guidance can help you take the first step toward a healthier, smoke-free future.

Tragically, about 95% of today's tobacco users started using before the age of 21. E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth, with over 1.63 million youth who currently ...

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 ...

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.