Most people don't think about their lungs until they develop a cough or become short of breath. But pulmonary specialists say ...

When people think about protecting their lungs, they usually think about not smoking. But pulmonologists say there's another ...

Your lungs have a vital job: Every cell in your body needs oxygen, and they depend on your lungs to get it. That’s why it’s important not to take your lung health for granted, especially as your lung ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to your health, what you put into your body goes a long way. That's no different for your lungs. If you're concerned ...

Klaus Rabe, MD, PhD, chest physician and professor of medicine, University of Kiel, discusses improvements in lung function observed in patients enrolled in the BOREAS trial. The results of the BOREAS ...

Children with healthy lungs score better on tests of memory, learning and intelligence. A number of past studies have linked lung function to mental acuity in middle-aged and older adults. While the ...

Certain genetic variants that have previously been linked to the lung disease COPD can explain reduced lung function already in children and adolescents, according to researchers at Karolinska ...

"Small lung syndrome" is proposed to address persistent low lung volume linked with comorbidities, requiring a new ICD code for accurate diagnosis. Early intervention in lung function trajectories can ...

Dupilumab reduced airway inflammation and mucus burden and enhanced airway volume and flow, which led to better lung function and improved asthma control in patients with moderate to severe type 2 ...

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...