About a decade later, the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) issued updated guidelines recommending annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT for adults ages 50 to 80 years with a 20 ...

Today, the House passed, and President Trump signed into law, critical funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ensuring continued ...

By the end of August, Heidi had a confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a specific type of pulmonary hypertension that affects the arteries of the lungs and strains the right ...

As a medical oncologist, Dr. Michael Grant’s patients fall into this group. He spoke with us about how he protects his patients from pneumonia and what he suggests when they have unexplained symptoms.

Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that causes lung cancer. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after smoking. Radon-related lung cancers ...

During the first few days of illness, bronchitis symptoms are similar to that of a common cold. Healthcare providers diagnose bronchitis by asking patients questions about symptoms and doing a ...

Clean air is essential for healthy lungs. The American Lung Association works to ensure that the air we breathe indoors and outdoors is clean and safe from harmful pollution. Learn more about how ...

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Select your location to view local American Lung Association events and news near you.

American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” report releases Alabama grades for tobacco control policies, outlines steps to reduce burden of tobacco ...

American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” report releases Arkansas grades for tobacco control policies, outlines steps to reduce burden of tobacco ...

Poor air quality can cause asthma flare-ups, unwanted absences, and even make it harder for students to concentrate and do well on tests. One of the major factors that can put individuals at risk is ...