Lung Disorders & Allergies

Overview of Lung Disorders

Here's a quick overview of the most common lung disorders.

Symptoms of Respiratory Disorders

The symptoms of common respiratory disorders are often similar, but the severity of the diseases is different.

Evaluation of Respiratory Symptoms

There are multiple ways that doctors evaluate and diagnose respiratory disorders.

Bronchoscopy and Examining Your Lungs

What happens when you need to get a bronchoscopy?

Acute Bronchitis

Often caused by a viral infection, bronchitis inflames the airways and plugs them with mucus.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs and surrounding lung tissue. It is the main cause of death from infectious disease.ere

Overview of Influenza

Influenza, or the flu, is an infection usually involving the upper respiratory tract.

Determining Whether You Have a Cold or the Flu

Here's a chart to help you figure out if you have a cold or the flu.

Misuse of Antibiotics for Nonbacterial
Respiratory Infections

Anibiotics are often misused by doctors and prescribed as a treatment for respiratory infections, especially for colds and flus.

COVID-19 Overview, Symptoms and Prevention

You can never be too safe or careful when it comes to the Coronavirus. Learn why it spreads so fast, its symptoms, and how to protect yourself—and others.

COVID-19 Treatments and Health Impacts

Learn what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 and about the treatment options available.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Learn about the COVID-19 vaccine and answers to frequently asked questions.

COVID-19 Information Sources

Learn where to get trustworthy information about COVID-19. Find out how social media contributes to the spread of misinformation.

Overview of Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, affecting millions Americans. Without proper management and quick treatment of asthma attacks, extreme shortness of breath, the disease can be life-threatening.

Treatment for Asthma

Learn how to treat your asthma.

Overview of Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Here’s the rundown on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Lifestyle Changes for Treating Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The best thing you can do is to not smoke and avoid secondhand cigarette smoke. For routine tasks, which can be exhausting if you have severe COPD, a little planning ahead and using some simple energy-conserving techniques can help you get through these tasks more quickly and with less effort.

Medical Treatment for Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease

In addition to lifestyle modifications and oxygen therapy, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will most likely need some type of medical intervention, such as medication or surgery.

Exercise for People with Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease

Even if it’s difficult, you should still exercise when you have COPD. Here’s how.

Proper Use of an Inhaler

Find out the proper way to use an inhaler to help manage your asthma or COPD symptoms.

Overview of Sleep Apnea

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

How does sleep apnea affect heart disease?

Overview of Interstitial Lung Disease

Learn about interstitial lung disease (ILD) and the different forms it takes.

Recently Approved Drugs for Treating
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Two new drugs have been recently approved for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IFP).

Air Pollution Inside Your Car

Air pollution is often worse inside your car than outside on the road. Learn what to do to protect your lung health when commuting.

Overview of Lung Cancer

Learn about lung cancer, the most common cause of cancer death in the U.S.

Preventing Lung Cancer

The best way to prevent lung cancer is to avoid or quit smoking.

The Dangers of E-cigarettes

What you need to know about e-cigarettes to protect yourself and your children.

Cigars

Whether you inhale or not, smoking a cigar can be bad for your health.

Health Effects of Marijuana

Before you light up, consider the health effects of marijuana on your lungs, heart, cancer risk, and mental well-being.

Thirdhand Smoke

Even when cigarette smoke is gone, the lingering residue of tobacco can still harm you.

Lung Cancer Screening

Screening for lung cancer using CT scans could save lives.

Treatment of Lung Cancer

The treatment of lung cancer depends on the stage of the disease as well as the health of the patient.

Lung Cancer in Women

Lung cancer is an epidemic among women, learn how to prevent it and when to begin cancer screening or undergo a CT scan.

Lung Cancer in Men

Here's the best way to prevent lung cancer—don't smoke or quit smoking, and get screened early with a CT scan.

Palliative Care for People with Lung Cancer

Learn how palliative care can help you or your loved one feel more comfortable.

Overview of Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism is a blockage, caused by a clot in one or more of the arteries in or leading to the lungs.

Overview of Allergies

Learn all about allergies and what you need to know to breathe easier.

Hay Fever

Hay fever can be a drag—sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and itchy eyes. Follow these tips on managing hay fever and reducing your exposure to allergens.

Dust mites: A Common Indoor Allergen

Dust mites inhabit more than 80% of households, no more matter how clean or neat. If you’re allergic to these microscopic mites, try the following strategies.

Household Mold

Learn what to do when mold takes hold and causes allergies.

Food Allergy and Food Intolerance

Allergic to cow’s milk or lactose intolerant? Learn the difference between food allergies and food intolerance.

Treating Allergies with Over-the-Counter
Medications

Most allergies can be treated successfully with over-the-counter drugs. Here is a rundown on the most common non-prescription allergy medications.

Indoor Air Cleaners for Pollution, Asthma
and Allergies

The air inside your home is often more polluted than the air outside. Here’s what you need to know about air cleaners and how they might be helpful for asthma related to pet allergies.

Allergy Testing

Here’s how allergies are diagnosed with skin and blood tests.

Managing Allergies with Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy can be an effective long-term treatment for allergies.

Alternative Treatments for Allergies

Most dietary supplements lack any evidence that they help with allergies. But if conventional treatments aren’t working, a handful of such remedies may be worth a try.