American Lung Association

How Different Environments Can Lead to Life-Threatening Lung Problems

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Woman's Doctor: Certain lung conditions are more common in women; Here's why

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. 57 YEAR OLD STEPHANIE HARRIS HAS BOTH ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, OR COPD. I STARTED SMOKING AROUND THE AGE OF 14 OR. 15. AND I COMPLETELY STOPPED MAYBE ...

A Doctor Says These Subtle Symptoms May Signal a Serious Health Condition

Plus, when to see a doctor.
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Could your persistent cough be a sign of a serious lung condition?

Common symptoms like shortness of breath or a lingering cough may seem harmless, but when they persist, they could point to ...
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What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?

(CNN) — A pulmonary embolism was the immediate cause of death for actor and comedian Catherine O’Hara. It’s a serious condition in which a blood clot lodges in the lungs. O’Hara’s sudden passing on ...

Inhaled RNA therapy cuts lung inflammation after severe infections in preclinical tests

NTU Singapore is working with China's Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) and Swedish biotechnology ...
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55-floor stair climb in Midtown raises awareness for pulmonary conditions

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's not quite a marathon, but a run up 55 floors. The American Lung Association's "Fight For Air" stair climb aims to spread ...