Leaf burning is sometimes sought as a quick fix for people looking to easily clear their yard of large piles of leaves., and ...

Despite living with asthma since she was a child, Ariel never let it limit her ambitions. Growing up in New York with her ...

According to the American Lung Association’s new nationwide survey, more education and training is needed for health professionals to confidently address the health impacts of indoor air pollution ...

What Are the Symptoms of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis? Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is typically divided into two types based on how long you have been affected and how severe your symptoms are. An ...

March is National Nutrition Month, and a great time to consider how your diet is affecting your life. For patients with chronic lung disease, specifically lung cancer, it is actually a greater factor ...

In the moderate to severe stage, there is more inflammation and damage in your lungs, reducing your airflow and causing lower oxygen levels in your blood. This can lead to more breathing-related ...

Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have laws in effect elevating smokers to a protected class. The American Lung Association does not support these types of laws.

Crowd control agents, often referred to as "tear gas," are chemicals that cause skin, respiratory, and eye irritation. Some of the most common chemicals used are chloroacetophenone (CN)—which is a ...

Today, electronic cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product in youth, and one survey found that other nicotine containing products, such as gummies, lozenges or pouches may be the second ...

Find a Clinical Trial The American Lung Association recommends considering clinical trials as soon as you are diagnosed, and every time you must make a treatment decision. Clinical trials are ...

The burden of air pollution is not evenly shared. Poorer people and some racial and ethnic groups are among those who often face higher exposure to pollutants and who may experience greater responses ...

There is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Current treatments are aimed at slowing the course of the disease, relieving symptoms and helping you stay active and healthy. Treatments for PF include: ...