Respiratory Conditions

Your respiratory system is essential for survival. Learn about respiratory diseases and lung disease symptoms.

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I Thought I Just Had an Annoying, Nagging Cough—but It Was Actually a Severe Lung Disease

With only 100,000 people affected in the United States, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, is a diagnosis that few are familiar with.

Have a Chronic Illness? Here’s a Gentle Script to Set Boundaries, from a Psychotherapist and B...

Therapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb wants you to feel comfortable expressing your needs related asthma or another...


Top Lung Doctors Just Listed 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Air Pollution in the Northeas...

Air pollution from wildfires "can be lethal," says a chief executive at the American Lung Association. Here's how experts say...


An RSV Vaccine Just Received FDA Approval for Older Adults

The new vaccine has been decades in the making.


The New Covid ‘Breathalyzer’ Test: Specialists Explain Why It Could Be the Best Covid Te...

Last week, the FDA gave partial approval to the first-ever Covid breath test. Now, two renowned doctors discuss...

Am I Having an Asthma Attack? How to Tell and What to Do

Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs and an asthma attack can be serious. These are the...


7 Things You Should Know About Adult-Onset Asthma

While more common in children, asthma can appear at any time in life—and adult-onset asthma can be dangerous...


What to Know About Eosinophilic Asthma

Eosinophilic asthma is a rare but often severe type of asthma. Learn why experts say it can be dangerous—and...


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6 Nebulizers for Kids That Make Treatments a Little Easier

If your child has difficulty breathing due to asthma or any other medical condition, a nebulizer designed for kids...


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I Had an Asthma Attack in My 20s, the Worst One in Years

One woman shares what it was like to have a severe asthma attack in her 20s, and how she finally...

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6 Portable Nebulizers to Treat Asthma on the Go

If you live with asthma, these portable and handheld nebulizers can make it easier to treat your symptoms...


6 Reasons Smoking Weed With Asthma Is a Bad Idea

One in five people with asthma use marijuana, but smoking weed can cause permanent lung damage and might...


How to Use an Inhaler According to Breathing Experts

Inhalers are commonly used to treat asthma and other lung conditions, but you need to use them correctly for them...


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How to Use a Nebulizer Correctly—and Safely

A nebulizer can be a better alternative to an inhaler for people with asthma and other respiratory...


This Is What Asthma Feels Like From People Who Know

Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath are all common signs of asthma. But what do asthma symptoms actually feel...

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What Doctors Need You to Know About Asthma Medications

Here's the inside scoop on the medications that control asthma and help people with the condition lead normal, healthy...


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15 Home Remedies for Asthma That Experts Recommend

Home remedies for asthma, from coffee to fish oil, won't replace your medications, but they can manage triggers and...


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11 Things You Should Know About Tdap Vaccines

Here are the side effects, cost, and other important things to know about the Tdap vaccines and boosters that protect...


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Your Guide to Asthma Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Asthma is a potentially deadly chronic illness that impacts 25 million Americans. Here's what to know about the symptoms and...


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Here are 8 Asthma Symptoms in Adults You Should Know

A lingering cough, feeling run down, and shortness of breath aren't things you should brush off—they can be symptoms of...



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Here’s How Allergies and Asthma Are Linked

Does stopping to smell the roses literally take your breath away? It might be allergic asthma. Find out more about...


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Pertussis Precautions: 6 Ways Stop the Spread of Whooping Cough

A vaccine is the best way to prevent pertussis, or whooping cough, but there many other pertussis...


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6 Things to Know About the Tdap Vaccine in Pregnancy

Newborns can't get the whooping cough vaccine. Getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy is one of the best...

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7 Things to Know About the DTaP Vaccine for Whooping Cough

Newborns and young children need the DTaP vaccine to avoid these three dangerous diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (aka...


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Why You Need Whooping Cough Vaccines and When to Get Them

Whooping cough vaccines have drastically reduced rates of pertussis, a serious condition. Here's why babies, children, and adults...


6 Breathing Mistakes You’re Making—And How to Breathe Better

There's a good chance you're making one of these breathing mistakes. Here's how to fix them, and what you...


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Do Air Purifiers Work? A Guide to Air Purifiers and How They Work

Here's what you need to know if you want to clean your air of dust, smoke, pet dander, or other...


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How to Choose the Best Air Purifiers for Asthma

A portable air purifier may help you breathe easier if you have asthma. Here's when you might need one...


What Is Walking Pneumonia? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Also called atypical pneumonia, walking pneumonia is a different type of upper respiratory infection than regular pneumonia in a...