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

Mark-Cochran

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.

6 Symptoms of Asthma Every Adult Should Know

Some 18 million adult Americans suffer from asthma, a condition in which inflamed airways make...

10 Clear Signs You Have Exercise-Induced Asthma

If you feel out of shape for no reason, the real reason could be exercise-induced...

Dust Allergy? 7 Smart Strategies to Get Rid of the Dust in Your House

More than 90 percent of household dust comes from tiny flakes of skin and barely...

21 Surprising Ways to Cut Down Indoor Air Pollution

Research shows that indoor air pollution, often caused by dust mites and mold, can be...

Radon Testing and the 7 Key Things Every Homeowner Should Know

Radon testing is the only way to know whether your home has high levels of...

The Scary Truth Behind That New Car Smell

A lot of people love it, but they don’t realize how harmful it can be...

7 Warning Signs of a Pulmonary Embolism

For one-quarter of the people with this frightening condition, sudden death can be the first...

12 Foods That Can Fight Lung Inflammation

Load your plate with these lung-healthy foods. Antioxidants and other properties in them could ease...

If You Have Asthma, You Need to Eat This Food

New research from Greece suggests the right foods can reduce airway inflammation that leads to...

Why Wildfire Smoke Is Way More Dangerous Than You Realized

As wildfires have ravaged so much of the  country recently, an air-quality specialist discusses  how...

7 Signs Your Upper Respiratory Infection Is Actually Pneumonia

Upper respiratory infections typically clear up within two to three weeks, but they can develop...

9 Scary Things Air Pollution Does to Your Body

Air pollution—namely ozone and tiny particles—are doing more damage than anyone previously thought. Here's what...

My Childhood Illness Came Back After 16 Years—And Almost Killed Me

A junior in college studying abroad in Spain could not figure out why she couldn't...

9 Ordinary Things in Your Home That Can Damage Your Lungs

From frustrating irritation to life-threatening cancer, these items could cause lung problems you won’t want...

12 Things That Pollute the Air Inside Your Home

Levels of air pollution indoors can exceed what's outside. Follow these steps for pollution prevention...

10 Medical Reasons for Your Persistent Coughing

Got a chronic cough that just won’t go away? One of these medical reasons could...

Why You Might Want to Stop Taking Cough Medicine

Cough medicine may do more harm than good for your cold. Here's what science says...

8 Scary Ways Your Fireplace Could Be Toxic

A roaring fire can really make wintertime more bearable—but could it be dangerous to your...

This Vitamin Could Cut Your Risk of Dangerous Asthma Attacks in Half

If you get asthma attacks, you'll want to read about the simple supplement solution that...

The Scary Side Effect of Using Inhalers You Need to Know About

If you're an older adult, and you use an inhaler to deal with asthma or...

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