Smoking Pot May Damage Lungs
Smoking one marijuana joint may impair airflow as much as smoking up to five cigarettes at once, a New Zealand study shows.
Category : Lung Health : Health & Medical
COPD: Learning to Breathe Easier
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD gets worse over time, but you can take steps to breathe easier and feel better.
Air Pollution's Health Risks Underestimated?
The health risks associated with air pollution may be nearly three times greater than previously thought, according to a new report.
Spirometry for COPD Diagnosis: Why Aren't PCPs Using It?
Spirometry is a relatively simple, rapid way to measure lung function in the clinic. Given the ease of use, researchers wondered why more primary care providers aren't using it more often.
COPD and Diet: Avoiding Weight Loss and Staying Healthier
When you have COPD, a healthy diet is vital. Get the tips you need from WebMD to stay healthier and avoid weight loss.
Definition of Anorexia
What is the definition of anorexia?
MERS FAQ: What You Need to Know
The deadly respiratory virus known as MERS is now in the U.S.
Medical History for Pneumonia-Topic Overview
Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and how many days you have had them. If he or she thinks you may have pneumonia,your doctor will want to know whether you have: A cough that brings up mucus (productive cough). Your doctor may ask you to cough up a sample of the mucus for testing. If ...
Sirolimus for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Dr. Andy Shorr discusses a study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of sirolimus in lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare and progressive lung disease in women. Can this drug improve lung function?
Timing of Noninvasive Ventilation Failure
What are the causes, risk factors and potential remedies of non-invasive ventilation failure?
Imaging Pneumonia in the Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised
Learn why radiology retains a key role in diagnosing pneumonia and following up patients to evaluate potential complications.
Smoking & Lung Disease
According to the American Lung Association, the lungs are the most complex organs in the human body. The toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke impair the lungs' ability to function properly, leading to disease.
Pharmacologic Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
What questions remain about the recently approved medications for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- pirfenidone and nintedanib.
COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy
Key pointsIf you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may have little appetite or feel too tired to prepare and eat meals. However, eating regularly and eating healthy foods is important because food:Provides your body with the energy it needs to function, such as for breathing and
Diverse Fruit,Vegetable Consumption Associated With Lower Lung Cancer Rates
The variety of fruits and vegetables consumed, not just the quantity, can influence the development of cancer in certain individuals. Find out who can benefit in this review.
Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Sinusitis, Allergies, and GERD
I have a 35-year-old patient with a history of bronchial asthma, chronic sinusitis, allergies, and GERD, which do not respond to steroids, beta-agonists, salmeterol, or intranasal corticosteroids.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection-Topic Overview
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes an illness that usually resembles a moderate to severe cold and is very contagious. RSV most often resolves on its own and does not cause major health concerns. This i
Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Burden of Asthma in Canada
Find out more about decision making for asthma treatment and management guidelines.
Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
As everybody knows, the oxygen in the atmosphere is an integral part of making sure that we stay alive. Every single living organism needs to breathe in oxygen, to make sure that his biological, natural and physiological functions work in a healthy and faultless manner. However, there might be cas
COPD Medicines: Risky or Safe?
Two commonly used drugs for the lung disease known as COPD boost the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes, according to a new analysis. But the drugs' marketers sharply disagree.