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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The US EPA repealed a key scientific finding linking greenhouse gases to health harm, removing protections that regulated emissions for 16 years.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.
Most people ignore breathing problems until they worsen. Here's when to consult a lung specialist and what they can actually do for you.
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.
Air pollution increases asthma risk by 30% and chronic bronchitis by 45%—here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
Two traditional remedies show promise for respiratory comfort in older adults, but they work best alongside medical care—not as replacements for it.
A new study shows that an 8-week exercise program significantly reduces disability in people with COPD, asthma, and other chronic respiratory conditions.
New research reveals how physical decline in aging increases respiratory disease risk through inflammatory protein changes—and what this means for prevention.
Secondhand smoke in your home raises COPD risk for everyone—especially kids and older adults. Here's what families can actually do about it.
Simple indoor air quality improvements can reduce COPD symptoms and help patients sleep better—here's what actually works.
Daily cooking smoke exposure puts women at 38% higher risk for COPD and affects billions worldwide—even in developed countries.
New research reveals that aged vape aerosols create lung-damaging compounds—and the tiniest particles pack 100 times more harmful radicals than larger ones.
Revolutionary imaging techniques could cut diagnosis time for deadly lung diseases from years to months, potentially saving thousands of lives.
Scientists are discovering how to unlock the lungs' natural healing powers to reverse damage from fibrosis, COPD, and other conditions.
Stopping COPD drugs suddenly can trigger early flare-ups. New research reveals why medication consistency matters for lung health.
The EPA's premier lung research facility just shut down permanently, leaving scientists unable to study emerging respiratory threats like wildfire smoke.
New research reveals that breathing forest air filled with natural compounds can boost immunity and reduce respiratory inflammation.
New wearable devices can now detect breathing patterns in real-time, potentially revolutionizing how we monitor lung conditions like asthma and COPD.
Biologic medications targeting type 2 inflammation significantly reduce dangerous mucus blockages in severe asthma airways, offering hope for patients resistant to standard treatments.
New research reveals people with both asthma and COPD face 4.6 extra sick days monthly and 41% higher activity limitations than expected.
A major global study reveals a surprising twist: while fewer people are dying from chronic lung diseases, more people are getting them. Here's what's changing.
Uncontrolled asthma significantly raises your risk of developing COPD. Early treatment and avoiding triggers can help prevent this serious progression.
A common cold won't directly turn into pneumonia, but a weakened immune system during infection can open the door. Learn the warning signs.
New research reveals smokers face a 43.8% chance of developing chronic bronchitis compared to just 4.3% for non-smokers—here's what's happening in your lungs.
Inhalers can help with allergy-triggered breathing problems, but they don't actually treat the underlying allergic reaction itself.
New research shows children who get pneumonia before age 2 face significantly higher asthma risk later in life.
Heavy breathing during rest or with chest pain could signal serious heart or lung problems requiring immediate medical attention.
These two lung conditions share similar symptoms but require completely different treatments—here's how to tell them apart.
New research reveals children who get pneumonia before age 2 face significantly higher asthma risk, with Swedish study tracking over 100,000 kids.
Railroad workers develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from diesel exhaust and chemical exposure, even without smoking history.
Researchers combined artificial intelligence with a lung biomarker to diagnose deadly pneumonia with 96% accuracy—potentially cutting antibiotic overuse by 80%.
New AI system achieves 98-99% accuracy in detecting lung diseases using simple sound analysis, potentially replacing unreliable traditional stethoscopes.
New global data reveals chronic respiratory diseases affected 569 million people in 2023, but death rates have dropped 25.7% since 1990.
New precision medicine approaches and the first biologic drug approval for COPD are transforming how doctors treat this lung disease.
CDC predicts this winter's respiratory illness season will mirror last year's hospitalization rates, but new flu strains are changing the game.
After 60 years of failed attempts, new RSV prevention tools are reducing infant hospitalizations by 70-85%, transforming pediatric wards worldwide.
New research reveals household cleaners and cooking fuels dramatically increase respiratory disease risk, with some exposures raising COPD odds by 265%.
After decades of limited options, three breakthrough treatments for COPD gained FDA approval in 2025, marking the biggest shift in lung disease care in over 20 years.
From twice-yearly injections to oral medications, 2025 delivered game-changing asthma treatments that could transform how millions manage their breathing.
A new report reveals 156 million Americans live in areas with failing air quality grades, with extreme heat and wildfires making pollution worse.
The UN just voted to improve inhaler access for 650 million people with asthma and COPD worldwide—a move that could dramatically change treatment costs.
A new study reveals that 65% of lung cancer patients wouldn't qualify for screening under current guidelines, with women and never-smokers disproportionately excluded.
