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Have researchers found the secret to better lung function?
They've been touted as a less-toxic alternative to regular cigarettes. But research suggests e-cigarettes may have little effect on smoking cessation. Learn more.
Depending on your triggers, adding or removing the moisture in your bedroom air can lessen the risk of an asthma attack.
If you're looking for alternative ways to manage this condition, consider bromelain, coenzyme Q10, and others.
Patients have a significantly higher risk of heart attack following joint replacement surgery. Take steps to protect yourself.
Halitosis can be a clue that a person is experiencing asthma or other respiratory problems.
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.
Many people successfully kick the habit, and you can too. Here, the top 10 benefits of smoke-free living.
Have you noticed that your fast-acting relief inhaler isn't providing as much relief as you'd expect? If you're an older person who smoked, it's possible that in addition to asthma, you could have another ailment called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The benefits of good dental hygiene go far beyond your teeth and gums. Researchers now believe your oral health can have an effect on how well your lungs will function.
There are benefits to taking inhaled corticosteroids to control your asthma symptoms. But did you know this medicine can put you at risk for diabetes?
Are you taking steps to protect your lungs? If not, you could be putting yourself at risk for a host of respiratory problems.
A cough is a symptom that can have many causes.
If you have asthma, you probably know that smoking yourself (or even being around someone else s cigarette smoke) can make you feel pretty sick. But you may not know exactly why this is the case, or whether it s too late to bother giving this bad habit up.
The nation's costliest conditions rack up a combined tab of more than $500 billion a year.
With the slowly, but steadily rising temperatures, what does the future hold for our health?
Learn how to reduce the likelihood of COPD flare-ups.