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Pneumonia Symptoms

It’s tricky, because pneumonia can be a complication of colds and flu. Cold symptoms tend to start slowly. Call your doctor right away if you or yo...

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is when the tubes that carry air to your lungs, called the bronchial tubes, get inflamed and swollen. Call your doctor if you have a lun...

Lung Cancer Screening and Tests

If you're a smoker or have other risks for lung cancer, you may want to get a screening test that may help your doctor find the disease before you ...

Pulmonary Fibrosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Doctors call this type of lung inflammation and scarring hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or HP. You’re more likely to breathe in substances like dust...

What is a Pleural Effusion?

A pleural effusion is an unusual amount of fluid around the lung. Many medical conditions can lead to it, so even though your pleural effusion may ...

Picture of The Trachea

The trachea begins just under the larynx (voice box) and runs down behind the breastbone (sternum). The trachea then divides into two smaller tubes...

What is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?

Pulmonary arterial hypertension, or PAH, is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart....

Transportation: Getting Around During An Outbreak

You'll have less exposure to germs if you drive your own car, ride a bike, or walk to work. Don't touch your face until after you've cleaned your h...

Power of Hand-Washing to Prevent Coronavirus

“We’ve done research on water temperature, and what we’ve discovered is that water temperature doesn’t really matter in terms of effectiveness,” sa...

Lung Transplant

For people with severe lung disease, a transplant can bring back easier breathing and provide years of life. Some people receiving a lung transplan...

Do I Have a Lung Injury?

Most of the time, doctors find lung injuries after patients have been admitted to the hospital for trauma or illness. That’ll give doctors a better...

Home Oxygen Therapy: what to Know

Your body can’t live without the oxygen you breathe in from the air. This is a good choice for when you run errands or go to work. Liquid oxygen ta...