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.
Symptoms
Signs of Respiratory Distress in Children
Children having trouble breathing often show signs that they are having to work hard to breathe or are not getting enough oxygen, indicating respiratory distress.
Spotlight on Cystic Fibrosis
Environmental triggers for lung conditions
Causes
Indoor Air Can Cause Health Problems
Causes
Air Pollution
Causes
Secondhand Smoke
Causes
What Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution?
Prevention
Controlling Asthma Triggers: Allergens
Test your knowledge
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.
How Much Do You Know About Radon?
Radon is a gas that you can't see or smell, but is present in nearly all the air around us. Everyone breathes in radon every day, usually at low levels. People who inhale high levels of radon are at increased risk for developing lung cancer. Radon is a problem in homes in which higher concentrations collect. Find out more about radon by taking this quiz.
Your Child's Asthma: Quiz
Are you a parent of a child with asthma? Take this quiz and stop feeling guilty.
