After waking up from the procedure, he told me he could take full breaths for the first time in years,” Dr. Mark Sigler said ...

THE partnership among pharmaceutical companies, medical societies and patient groups, as well as the government, is critical ...

For the first time Australian researchers have identified how exposure to smoking may cause a deadly lung disease that claims ...

COPD patients are more susceptible to influenza infections that can, in turn, worsen the underlying disease by increasing airway inflammation and promoting the destruction of the lung’s air sacs.

In their study, the researchers looked at the effects of cigarette smoke on Mucosal-Associated Invariant T (MAIT) cells, a ...

Quitting smoking is the best way to protect yourself from worsening cardiovascular disease. Smoking causes inflammation of ...

A Midtown-based medical device startup is carving a niche in the growing field of treatments to address chronic lung disease.

Fexlamose may also be developed for the treatment of other muco-obstructive lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis (CF) and ...

Multiple chemicals in cigarette smoke and e-cigarettes alter the function of a key type of lung immune cell. Cigarette ...

Study shows muscle-to-fat ratio impacts lung function and airflow obstruction risk in adults, emphasising the importance of ...

What are the symptoms of emphysema? - Understanding the condition is the first step towards taking control of your lung ...