Develop a Plan of Action To Quit Smoking Step 1: Get ready to quit I’ve set a target date to quit. I picked next Saturday, because it’s a less stressful day than during the week.... Read Article »
Understanding Cystic Fibrosis What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of your mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines,... Read Article »
Lung Fast Facts Your lungs are organs in your chest that allow your body to take in oxygen from the air. They also help remove carbon dioxide (a waste gas that can be toxic) from your... Read Article »
What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Many small germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia. The infection causes your lungs’... Read Article »
COPD: Explained What Is COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in which the lungs are damaged, making it hard to... Read Article »
Understanding Bronchitis What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes, the tubes that carry air to your lungs, become inflamed. People who have bronchitis... Read Article »
Cancer Cells & The Lungs Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that make up tissues. Tissues make up the organs of the body. Normal, healthy cells grow and divide to form new... Read Article »
