In honor of World Lung Cancer Day on Friday, August 1, the American Lung Association, in partnership with Olympus, is launching a new educational campaign about lung nodules. The campaign is shaped by ...

As the giant cloud of dust from the Sahara approaches Florida, the American Lung Association has released tips to help residents safeguard their health.

Air pollution is a threat to public health, especially for children whose lungs and immune systems are still developing, making them more susceptible to its harmful effects. Though there are many ...

This year’s “State of the Air” report – our 26th annual air quality report that looks at air pollution levels across the country – uncovered some startling truths. We wanted to emphasize eight key ...

An Expert Explains: Why Are My Allergies Getting Worse? Dr. Tummala educates us on how the changing climate is contributing to a longer, more severe allergy season.

Many people with asthma find they are affected by the seasons and changes in temperature. Cold weather in particular is a common asthma trigger because the cold, dry air can irritate the airways ...

We spoke with Jenna Zaffino, a certified health and wellness coach we partner with, about ways stress affects us and how we can interrupt this dangerous pattern.

The Potential Risks of Repeated Corticosteroid Use Dr. Payel Gupta helps us determine if the long-term use of prednisone does more harm than good ...

Music therapy is an emerging therapeutic area and while more research is needed, it may offer psychological, physical and social benefits to people living with a chronic lung disease.

Yesterday, 30 leading patient, provider and professional organizations sent a letter to members of Congress calling for support and cosponsors for the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform or SOAR Act ...

Learn how rising temperatures affect your asthma symptoms and what you can do to prevent a flare-up.

The commonly held belief that plants clean indoor air can be traced back to a NASA study. But the verdict is now in: houseplants do not improve air quality. Here’s why.