Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the reconciliation bill, which means it will go to the president’s desk for signature next.

Bronchiectasis causes your airways, called bronchi, to become damaged and widened over time. When you have bronchiectasis, ...

Sue’s recommendation to others living with COPD is to not isolate yourself and stay at home. It is okay to ask for help and ...

Smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death worldwide. In the United States, more than 490,000 deaths are attributed to cigarette smoking and exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.

Can you have more than one lung nodule? It is possible to have several lung nodules. This doesn’t always mean the nodules are cancerous. Each nodule will be examined on the CT scan images, and your ...

Lung Health & Wellness Whether you are in perfect health, or you are living with a lung condition, there are many things you can do to protect your lungs and maintain your overall health and ...

Presented by the American Lung Association and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Lung cancer is the nation's leading cancer killer, accounting for approximately 22% of cancer deaths.

Age Both the number and rate of deaths from COPD are much greater among older age groups. Most (85%) COPD deaths occur among those age 65 years or older. Fortunately, death rates have been decreasing ...

There are over 16 million people in America diagnosed with COPD however millions more are living with COPD but do not know it, yet. There is no cure for COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic ...

Protect Our Higher Risk Communities Fend Off Flu is an educational campaign with a goal of increasing influenza vaccination rates. Influenza is a serious and highly contagious respiratory illness that ...

Lung cancer survivor, Sharon, shares her journey after being diagnosed with lung cancer that spread to her brain. This brief animation highlights 5 key facts lung cancer patients should know about ...

Get the report card for your state's air quality, including high ozone days, particle pollution and groups at risk.