Today is World Bronchiectasis Day, an observance to raise awareness about a lesser-known chronic lung disease that affects between 350,000 and 500,000 adults in the United States. To educate adults ...

"What's the weather going to be today?" It's a frequent question that has larger implications for those with lung disease.

Labor Day weekend is a prime time for vacations, which means many people will be traveling by car in the coming days. While everyone loves a good road trip, pollution near highways can have serious ...

Even though lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., many people don’t know much about it. Unfortunately, lack of symptoms often means that lung cancer can go undiagnosed or ...

A breakdown of how each state restricts smoking in public spaces.

There is no treatment that can reverse the damage done by asbestos, but certain steps can help slow down progression of the disease and relieve symptoms. Avoiding further exposure to asbestos and ...

Bronchitis is the sudden development of inflammation in bronchial tubes—the major airways into your lungs. It usually happens because of a virus or breathing in something that irritates the lungs such ...

Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have laws in effect elevating smokers to a protected class. The American Lung Association does not support these types of laws.

Asthma is a chronic (or lifelong) disease that can be serious—even life-threatening. There is no cure for asthma. The good news is that with proper management, you or your loved one with asthma can ...

The burden of air pollution is not evenly shared. Poorer people and some racial and ethnic groups are among those who often face higher exposure to pollutants and who may experience greater responses ...

Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, or black lung disease, is one of over 200 types of pulmonary fibrosis and is classified as an interstitial lung disease. Your healthcare provider may refer to your ...

Regular care is part of your asthma treatment plan. Don't wait until you have problems to see a healthcare provider. Follow these tips to make your asthma medical visits more productive. If this is ...