Today, the American Lung Association Research Institute announced it has invested $21 million in research and related scientific activities. Over the last 10 years, the Lung Association has invested a ...

Halloween is full of fun, from costumes and candy to haunted houses and trick-or-treating. But for people with asthma, this ...

“Vaping remains a large issue in schools and among the teen population, and we can attribute that to the flavors and strategic marketing by Big Tobacco,” said Hali Rockow, Reality Check Coordinator.

Dust mites are common and can be found in almost every home. About 4 out of 5 homes in the United States have dust mite allergens in at least one bed. Dust mites can live in bedding, mattresses, ...

COPD is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is often preventable and treatable, with resources to help manage symptoms and ...

Coughing and sneezing are just some of the more interesting and complicated ways the body works to protect your lungs from contamination, and these methods are performed with a surprising speed and ...

On February 10, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated their coverage determination of low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening. Coverage began immediately. This policy ...

By the time you take your first breath, your lungs have already undergone a fascinating transformation. From birth through childhood and on to adulthood, your lungs experience an amazing journey, ...

PD-L1 is a protein that may be found on cancer cells. Doctors test for PD-L1 expression, which measures how much PD-L1 is present in a tumor. The level of PD-L1 expression may help determine whether ...

Everyone has their own personal reasons for quitting. Here are some common ones. Think about what is most important to you. According to the Surgeon General, quitting is the single most important step ...

Community advocates like yourself are important to raising awareness about flu and the benefits of vaccination. This digital toolkit provides sample social media posts, graphics, hashtags and Lung ...

Particle pollution, also called “particulate matter” or “soot,” refers to a mix of tiny solid and liquid particles that are in the air we breathe. Ever look at dirty tailpipe exhaust or notice a haze ...