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 ...

Three-quarters (77%) of Arizona voters want to continue policies that encourage a transition to clean energy such as wind and solar,” said JoAnna Strother, senior advocacy director for the American ...

Nebulizers, CPAP or BiPAP Machines: Ensure your device has a battery backup or car adapter. Keep distilled water on hand for ...

When we hear methane, many of us think about cow burps and landfills, but not everyone knows that methane is also extracted ...

Hero Sharon tells her mother’s story and how it has spurred a passion for raising money for lung cancer research.

Did You Know? Nearly four in ten people in the U.S. live where the air they breathe earned an F in "State of the Air" 2024. More than 131 million people live in counties that received an F for either ...

Pneumonia can be caused by a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and fungi in the air we breathe. Identifying the cause of your pneumonia can be an important step in getting the proper treatment.

What Is Endobronchial Valve (EBV) Therapy? If you have been diagnosed with advanced emphysema, also called COPD, EBV treatment might be an option for you. Patients living with emphysema experience ...

RSV is a common cause of lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia. RSV can be dangerous for certain high-risk adults. Up to 160,000 older adults are hospitalized in the United States each ...

The American Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report shows the toll lung cancer takes on each state in the country. Examining rates of new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment ...

The American Lung Association State of the Air report issues an annual report card for all cities and counties where air quality data is collected on ozone and particle pollution.