Smoking and tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, with few groups as heavily ...

Dr. Polverino answers your most pressing questions about bronchitis, how contagious it is and when it may cause more serious ...

In recent years, considerable progress has been made in the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. Unfortunately, this progress has not been shared equally. Lung cancer still places a ...

If you are diagnosed with NTM lung disease, you will work with your doctor to make decisions about your treatment options. How NTM is treated depends on the type of organism causing the infection, the ...

50 – 80 years of age Have a 20 pack-year history of smoking (1 pack a day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for 10 years) Are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years If you meet the ...

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the American Lung Association takes a look at the history of this awareness month, key cultural facts surrounding Indigenous Peoples and lung health ...

There is no cure for COPD, but it can be managed and treated by working with your healthcare team to develop a plan to keep your COPD under control. Along with quitting smoking, staying up to date ...

Teen tobacco use has long been linked to lifelong dependency, with 9 out of 10 cigarette users claiming they picked up their first cigarette before the age of 18. The introduction of e-cigarettes has ...

On Tuesday, voters supported a statewide measure that advance clean air and climate protections. Proposition 4, the statewide climate bond, authorizes $10 billion bond investments for water, wildfire ...

This November, in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Veterans Day on November 11, the American Lung Association is spotlighting the critical need for lung health awareness and prevention, ...

People with asthma are often treated with a combination of quick-relief and long-term controller medicines. Quick-Relief Medicine works quickly to relax your airways and help you breathe easier. You ...