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As Utah's Great Salt Lake shrinks, families with children who have severe asthma are relocating to protect their respiratory health from toxic dust and poor...
A European clinical trial found that sulthiame, an existing epilepsy medication, reduced breathing pauses by up to 47% in sleep apnea patients, offering a...
Shortness of breath and chronic cough aren't just normal aging. Experts explain which respiratory symptoms warrant a pulmonologist visit and why early...
Artificial intelligence is helping doctors detect hidden heart disease in COPD patients, but asthma remains largely overlooked.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) causes scarring in the lungs and affects 50,000 Americans yearly, but symptoms like cough and fatigue are often mistaken...
Biologic therapies are revolutionizing treatment for severe asthma and COPD by targeting inflammation at the source, but strict eligibility criteria mean only...
Most fire departments carry oxygen tanks but lack pet-specific masks needed to treat smoke inhalation in rescued animals.
Oscillometry measures lung function during normal breathing without forced effort, making it ideal for children and patients who struggle with traditional...
Over 5 million Canadians with asthma and COPD face serious risks during wildfire season.
A new wearable oscillation device helps COPD, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis patients clear mucus without being tethered to stationary equipment,...
The CDC is tracking multiple respiratory pathogens beyond COVID-19 and flu. Here's what you need to know about mycoplasma, human metapneumovirus, and other...
Communities are deploying advanced air quality sensors to measure fine particle pollution (PM2.5) in real time.
Wildfire smoke exposure is harming children's respiratory health at unprecedented rates, with 7.4 million U.S. kids exposed yearly.
UCSF is launching major clinical trials targeting early COPD in younger smokers and testing new breathing therapies for underserved patients.
Military veterans who handled or worked near jet fuel during service may qualify for VA disability ratings up to 100% for conditions like COPD, asthma, and...
Microplastics from clothing, household items, and wildfire smoke are accumulating in lung tissue and triggering inflammation.
Unexplained shortness of breath, blood in coughs, and persistent fevers can signal serious lung conditions. Here's what doctors say you shouldn't ignore.
COPD stigma prevents millions from seeking treatment, but experts say knowledge and support networks can break harmful stereotypes that damage mental health...
A smartphone app analyzes cough sounds to screen for tuberculosis, asthma, and COPD with 87% accuracy in seconds, offering hope for millions in low-resource...
A Gulf War veteran with decades of lung damage from chemical exposure finally found relief after coughing so severely he fractured his ribs and developed a...
A hiatal hernia can significantly worsen COPD symptoms by triggering acid reflux that irritates airways and reduces lung capacity.
New Delhi's PM2.5 pollution levels are 4.7 times above WHO guidelines, causing respiratory damage equivalent to smoking nearly 4 cigarettes daily.
Long-term air pollution exposure alters DNA methylation in your lungs and blood, potentially affecting gene expression.
A new University of Auckland report reveals traffic pollution kills 700+ residents annually, matching smoking's toll.
Toxic black rain from oil fires and wildfire smoke both contain fine particles that penetrate deep into lungs, triggering asthma and bronchitis.
A major study links federal policies to rising lung disease rates. Experts warn that healthcare cuts, environmental deregulation, and weakened workplace...
Bronchitis and pneumonia share similar symptoms but affect different parts of your lungs and require different treatments. Here's how to tell them apart.
A noninvasive sputum test called CyPath Lung is transforming lung cancer detection, with usage nearly doubling in 2025 and physicians adopting it 67% faster...
New research shows severe respiratory infections like COVID-19 and flu raise lung cancer risk by 24% months or years later.
Blood eosinophil counts and imaging tests can detect asthma and lung problems early. Here's what doctors actually look for—and why catching it matters.
Approximately 50% of people with COPD continue smoking, accelerating lung damage. Quitting slows disease progression and improves survival—even at advanced...
New COPD guidelines emphasize early detection through case-finding, revealing that most cases remain undiagnosed.
Respiratory muscle weakness develops gradually, but early detection through breathing exercises and pulmonary tests can slow decline and improve quality of...
Pittsburgh's Allegheny Health Network achieves elite national ratings for cardiac surgery, launching specialized centers for complex heart conditions.
Pneumonia recovery takes weeks, not days. Here's what lingering symptoms mean and when specialist care prevents long-term lung damage.
A major study links higher Life's Essential 8 scores to dramatically better respiratory health and lower lung disease mortality. Here's what you need to do.
New research reveals women make up far fewer participants in COPD medication studies than their disease burden warrants, potentially leaving treatment gaps for...
Major advances in COPD biologics, asthma workplace management, and AI-powered sleep disorder diagnosis are transforming respiratory care.
A major study links long-term heartburn medication use to increased respiratory flare-ups in asthma and COPD patients.
Salt therapy rooms are trendy wellness destinations, but experts say the evidence doesn't support them as asthma or allergy treatments—here's what works...
A new study shows structured GP support reduces serious asthma attacks by 56% and COPD flare-ups by 26%, suggesting most hospital visits are preventable with...
A pilot program in Phoenix is helping asthmatic children manage severe attacks by teaching families to monitor air quality and take preventive action on...
New research shows depression and anxiety in COPD patients can be effectively treated with medication, offering hope for millions struggling with both...
The US EPA repealed a key scientific finding linking greenhouse gases to health harm, removing protections that regulated emissions for 16 years.
The global inhaler market is projected to nearly double to $68.1 billion by 2036, driven by rising asthma and COPD cases.
January offers a strategic window for pulmonary evaluations due to reset insurance benefits, winter symptom flare-ups, and fresh health goals.
International respiratory disease guidelines overlook family physicians by name, creating a gap that weakens care in countries where GPs manage 80% of chronic lung disease patients.
Male and female lungs are wired differently at the molecular level, affecting asthma and COPD risk from early life onward.
RSV peaks in winter and causes mild symptoms in most people, but hospitalizes 110,000-180,000 American adults over 50 annually. Here's who needs to worry most.
Doctors may have been looking at the wrong marker to predict chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A new finding shows how your lungs respond to medication is a better predictor than genetics.
