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This summer, as gas prices continue to climb and people look to take that annual road trip, it may be time to give EVs a ...

A doctor and patient both offer their perspectives on the challenges of returning home from the hospital after a COPD ...

With summer quickly approaching, the American Lung Association in California is encouraging Bay Area residents to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from the health harms of ...

Enforcing a smokefree policy in a multi-unit housing complex can seem intimidating, but actual experience from property managers and owners across the country that have implemented policies prove that ...

Even though lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., many people don’t know much about it. Unfortunately, lack of symptoms often means that lung cancer can go undiagnosed or ...

It may take more planning, but many people successfully travel while using oxygen therapy. Learn some key points to consider before you travel with oxygen. Types of Travel Oxygen A compressed oxygen ...

Bronchitis is a lung condition where the bronchi, or large airways in your lungs, become inflamed. This can cause severe coughing spells that bring up sputum (mucus or phlegm), wheezing, chest pain ...

How Asbestosis Is Treated There is no treatment that can reverse the damage done by asbestos, but certain steps can help slow down progression of the disease and relieve symptoms. Avoiding further ...

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.

Across the country, communities have their own benchmarks for how cold it typically gets. Extreme cold is generally considered to be below freezing or at least ten degrees colder than usual. These ...

Each year, in conjunction with the National Outstanding Mother Awards, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of mothers who excel in balancing their family commitments with demanding careers and ...