Heather E. will soon participate in her seventh Fight For Air Climb in Orlando. And this year, more than ever, it’s personal.

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Understanding resilience—the ability of injured lung tissue to heal and regenerate—may be key to advancing the treatment and ...

The randomized NLST had shown that three rounds of annual screening with low-dose CT reduced lung cancer mortality by 20% ...

In just a matter of weeks, Pope Francis has faced several new challenges in his long-running battle with chronic lung disease. The spiritual leader’s condition has been critical, with news ...

Pope Francis was in pain, swollen and walking very little. Italian pulmonologist Dr. Barbara Moscatelli says that this is ...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is most effective in improving neurocognition ...

In addition to cigarette smoke, other chemicals may also raise a nonsmoking woman's risk of developing lung cancer. These compounds may be present in your home or place of employment. Among the ...

because it also can damage delicate lung tissue. Though many premature babies can be weaned off the ventilator after a few ...

Individuals with impaired lung function trajectories experience a higher burden of respiratory symptoms, including wheeze and ...

Feb. 19, 2025 — A discovery offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that progressively makes it harder for patients to breathe. Scientists have ...

including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respiration -- the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide -- occurs in the alveoli of the lungs across a fragile basement membrane between ...