Pulmonary hypertension (PH) has a high mortality rate if untreated. Unfortunately, the disease is not consistently diagnosed or treated across the United States. To improve the diagnosis and care of ...

While the statistics remain stark—lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide and has the highest death ...

Michael A. Bernstein, MD, can’t contain his curiosity when he hears the common claim: This is the worst allergy season ever. “I feel like the current season is always said to be ‘the worst’ for ...

We currently know that COPD, and specifically emphysema, is not just a lung disease found alongside lung cancer; it increases ...

Respiratory infections are among the leading causes of illness and death in the elderly, driven by immune aging, chronic ...

The Institute of Medicine recently released a report detailing findings and recommendations for a surveillance system of cardiovascular and chronic lung diseases, according to an IOM release. The ...

CSA Medical, Inc., a medical device company focused on interventional pulmonary therapies, today announced the submission of ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective management ...

If you’re looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then it may be smart to avoid inhaling cannabis. A new study in the Journal of General Internal ...

In Germany, a choir composed of signers with chronic lung disease shows that being breathless doesn't hold them back. Led by experts, this inspiring group is raising awareness about lung health while ...

From lingering coughs to silent breathing disorders, childhood lung problems are more common and more manageable than many ...