Lung Health
Explore topics and conditions related to lung health, like living well with asthma, advice for managing COPD, and resources to quit smoking.
Explore lung health
Causes
Lung conditions can arise from environmental factors like smoking, pollutants, and infections from irritants as well as genetic factors.
Definition
Explore the anatomy and physiology of your lungs and respiratory system, as well as the diseases, disorders, and ailments that affect them.
Diagnosis
Diagnosing lung conditions may involve reviewing medical history, physical exams, imaging, and other tests - read up on typical procedures.
Management
Maintaining lung health involves avoiding smoking, reducing pollutants, practicing respiratory hygiene, and exercising regularly.
Recovery
Recovering from a lung disease or respiratory system ailment may require medical care and lifestyle adjustments guided by your care team.
Types
Lung conditions encompass a wide range, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer.
Related Conditions
Lung issues can lead to related respiratory diseases, pulmonary embolism, and even cardiovascular complications if left untreated.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a lung condition can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain - read up on all the symptoms of lung conditions.
Treatment
Treating a lung condition can involve a variety of methods including medications, rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle adjustments.
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Maintenance
Your Child's Asthma: How Severe Is It?
Take a look at the four asthma severity levels.
Related Conditions
Smoking and Respiratory Diseases
Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit.
Spotlight on asthma
Spotlight on COPD
Types
Could You Have COPD?
Nearly 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD. But it’s likely that many more have the disease without knowing it. That’s a lost opportunity, because treatment can help people with COPD feel better, be more active, and slow down worsening of the disease.
Tools to help you learn something new
How Much Do You Know about Asthma Triggers?
Asthma flare-ups can be started by things known as triggers. Do you know what can trigger asthma? Test your knowledge.
Asthma: What Do You Know About It?
Find out how much you know about asthma basics with this quiz.
What Do You Know About COPD?
Smoking is the main cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious, debilitating and often fatal illness. Take this quiz to find out more about COPD and how to prevent it.
