“Vaping remains a large issue in schools and among the teen population, and we can attribute that to the flavors and strategic marketing by Big Tobacco,” said Hali Rockow, Reality Check Coordinator.

September marks the unofficial start of the respiratory virus season and the potential for related spikes in influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), so the American Lung ...

Have you ever felt breathless during a stressful situation and wondered if it was a sign of something more serious? Symptoms like shortness of breath, chest tightness and feeling like you can't get ...

RSV can be severe and even life threatening for certain adults at high risk. Find out if you are at increased risk and next steps to help protect yourself. RSV is a common cause of lower respiratory ...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the most common type of pulmonary fibrosis. While IPF has no known cause, there are other factors that can cause or increase your risk for PF.

Find information on what to do if you are being exposed to secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing and how to enforce smokefree policies. Secondhand smoke exposure poses serious health threats to ...

What is Work-Related Lung Disease? Occupational or work-related lung diseases are lung conditions that have been caused or made worse by exposure to certain irritants or conditions in a work setting.

Healthy indoor air supports healthier students, staff and learning environments. The Clean Air School Challenge (CASC) is a free program that helps K-12 schools nationwide take practical steps to ...

When you reach a point of having advanced lung disease, or caring for someone who does, there may be some uncomfortable topics you have not yet explored that need to be discussed. It is inevitable to ...

Learn what you can expect when living with NTM lung disease, get tips on talking to your health care provider about your treatment options, using a treatment tracker, coping with emotions, and finding ...

Rachel S. At the age of 4, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. My parents and I were told that this disease generally presents itself in either of two forms: one that attacks primarily ...