Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease where there is scarring of the lungs—called fibrosis—which makes it difficult to breathe. This is because the scarring causes the tissues in the lungs to get thick and ...
Smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer and radon exposure is the second leading cause. People who smoke who are also exposed to radon are at an even greater risk of lung cancer, so it is ...
A COPD Action and Management Plan is a 3-in-1 personalized worksheet that lists the steps to take to manage your COPD depending on how you feel. With a plan, you will know how and when to take your ...
Ozone air pollution, sometimes known as smog, is one of the most widespread pollutants in the United States. It is a powerful lung irritant. When inhaled into the lungs, it reacts with the delicate ...
Today, the American Lung Association in Arizona released updated polling that shows for the fifth consecutive year, Arizona voters continue to view air pollution and climate change as serious problems ...
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California’s Clean Air Act waiver authorizing implementation of the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) program, along with a ...
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot! The American Lung Association recently recognized National Influenza Vaccination Week by joining leading health organizations in urging everyone ages 6 months ...