A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less…
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Study Finds Wildfires Pose Health Threat for Patients Recovering From Lung Cancer Surgery
Studies have shown that not only does exposure to wildfire smoke, which contains fine particulate matter,…
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Health Effects Attributed to Wildfire Smoke
Although particle pollution is a principal public health threat from short-and longer-term exposure to wildfire smoke,…
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German choir helps singers with lung disease breathe better with song
Singing lifts the spirits and is also good for lung health, which prompted a German medic…
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EGFR and Lung Cancer | American Lung Association
What is EGFR-positive cancer? Errors in the EGFR gene are one type of lung cancer biomarker.…
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THC use during pregnancy could affect fetal lung development, future respiratory health
Jamie Lo, M.D., M.C.R., leads a team of OHSU researchers who continue to investigate the potential…
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Pontiff suffers two ‘acute respiratory’ episodes
Pope Francis faces new setbacks in hospital as world continues to pray People around the world…
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Health Risks of E-Cigarettes and Vaping
E-cigarettes are a relatively new tobacco product that have been sold in the U.S. for about…
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Pope Francis Rests After Suffering New Breathing Crises
ROME — Pope Francis was in stable condition Tuesday and breathing with just the help of…
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How to Protect Your Lung Health with Asthma
Asthma can cause permanent changes to the function and structure of your lungs, particularly when it…
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