Lung

CBD products abound, in all kinds of forms. Despite marketing claims, there’s no proof they’ll help lung disease. Learn the facts on CBD and where research stands.

If you have a lung disease like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it’s important to take steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other viruses. But you might be wondering if wearing a face mask to lower your risk of illness will make it harder to breathe, or even make your lung disease worse.

During a crisis, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Left unrecognized or ignored, anxiety and stress can have negative consequences on your physical, emotional, and mental health. Try these five strategies to manage your feelings.

Many people have been hospitalized, and some have died from vaping illness. But how do you know if you have it? Here’s what to look out for.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can make breathing difficult. But along with the right treatments, exercise can make you breathe a little easier.

When you have PAH, a few key lifestyle strategies can help you thrive.

Having pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) doesn’t mean you can’t take your dream vacation or a trip out of state to see family or friends. All you need to do is some planning.

Anxiety and panic are normal reactions to feeling you can’t get your breath. It’s also hard to watch someone you care for struggle to breathe. WebMD offers tips that COPD patients and caregivers can use during episodes of breathlessness.

Learn how you can juggle all tasks of being a caregiver for someone with COPD if you plan ahead, stay organized, and get the support you need.

WebMD explains how some healthy lifestyle changes and social support can help you keep up the best possible quality of life when you have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a condition that causes problems with breathing.

WebMD profiles 10 jobs that may have lung risks for some workers.

The most important thing anyone with COPD who smokes can do is quit smoking. The second most important thing is to be in a smoke-free environment. Whether you have COPD or are caring for someone with COPD, find out what the experts say about how to quit smoking and make it last.

Air quality greatly influences lung function. WebMD explains the effects of outdoor pollution on lung health and the steps you can take to protect your lungs.

Air pollution isn’t just an outdoor concern. Mold, formaldehyde, and radon can make indoor air unhealthy. Follow these 12 steps to clean up the air in your home.

Will SARS hit hard again this year or in the future? Experts go over what happened and what may be next.

As experts are learning, the list of infectious diseases borne from animals is by no means complete.

A device the size of a soda can may help buy time for people who need lung transplants.

Many people newly diagnosed with lung disease want answers now, rather than finding them out on their own later. Learn what to ask your doctor upfront, and how to gather other tools to manage lung disease.

Chronic lung disease can make you feel breathless and sap your muscle tone. You may be afraid to exercise or do the activities you once enjoyed. Exercise is not only safe with lung disease, it improves your breathing, strength, and self-esteem. Find out how to get back into exercise if your lung disease has sidelined you recently.

Cigarette smoke and other irritants can build up indoors, causing allergic reactions, asthma, even lung cancer. Learn about your risk factors and what to do.