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.

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 ...

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 ...

A nagging cough or slight wheeze may barely register in the course of our busy days, but it's critically important to pay attention to even mild symptoms. Sometimes people think having trouble ...

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 ...

If you, or a loved one, suffers with a chronic lung disease, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis, there is hope for rebuilding strength and enjoying a more full and ...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of the cancer deaths in the U.S., but the American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals positive news. The lung cancer survival rate has ...

The American Lung Association is making strides to increase early diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension through ...