Every 20th of November since 2002 we mark the World chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) day to raise awareness about ...

But sometimes, they get mutated creating masses or tumours, which eventually keep your organs from working properly. Lung cancer usually starts in the airways or small air sacs known as alveoli.

Acute bronchitis is a respiratory tract infection that involves two of the major airways in the lungs. It is usually caused ...

A pneumonia cough may sound deeper or louder than other coughs, and you may notice dryness or phlegm. But it also depends on ...

COPD is a severe lung condition that affects over 14 million adults in the United States. November is its awareness month.

“A chronic cough is often the first symptom which, over time, becomes more persistent,” notes Chaggar. “As COPD progresses, other symptoms may present including fatigue, weight loss, ankle swelling ...

Lung cancer continues to be the number one cancer killer in the U.S., but new advancements in robotic technology are helping ...

but because avian lungs have much greater tissue density, they occupy about one-half the volume 1. The air sac system is a vital part of the avian respiratory system. Air sacs are thin-walled ...

November is COPD Awareness Month. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the U.S. behind ...

Kapalabhati, or Skull Shining Breath, is an effective technique to cleanse the lungs and boost lung performance. It involves ...

the tiny air sacs at the end of the respiratory system, where the lungs and blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide When silica dust enters the lungs it can cause swelling and gradually leads to ...

4 Is COPD the same as emphysema? “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a term used for a group of lung conditions that affect your breathing. Emphysema is a type of COPD that causes ...