Lung disease is a silent and often deadly threat that lurks in the lives of smokers. For many, smoking is a habit formed over years, becoming a part of their daily routine. However, the consequences ...
A UVA Health study finds severe viral infections can prime the lungs for cancer, but vaccination appears to reduce that risk.
A 3D reconstruction of a mouse lung four days after infection with fluorescent Sendai virus reveals widespread virus presence (red) and active replication (green). A study by researchers at WashU ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm over increased cases of lung infections in the U.S., especially among children, as flu season begins. According to the CDC, ...
Imagine you go to the healthcare provider because you have a bad cough, or maybe you fell and hurt your ribs.
When living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you can help prevent lung infections by quitting smoking and avoiding irritants such as secondhand smoke and strong scents. It’s ...
New research reveals that even mild respiratory infections can leave lasting biological changes. However, COVID-19 stands ...
A severe case of COVID-19 or influenza could increase the risk of lung cancer later on, according to new research. Scientists ...
In a new study, researchers found that being hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 was linked to a 24 percent increase in later ...