I Thought I Just Had an Annoying, Nagging Cough—but It Was Actually a Severe Lung Disease
With only 100,000 people affected in the United States, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, is a diagnosis that few are familiar with.
Another Respiratory Virus Is Seeing a “Resurgence,” Says an Expert Doctor at Harvard
New national data shows a 10-year record spike in cases. Here's how to protect yourself, according to an expert doctor.
Have a Chronic Illness? Here’s a Gentle Script to Set Boundaries, from a Psychotherapist and B...
Therapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb wants you to feel comfortable expressing your needs related asthma or another...
Top Lung Doctors Just Listed 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Air Pollution in the Northeas...
Air pollution from wildfires "can be lethal," says a chief executive at the American Lung Association. Here's how experts say...
An RSV Vaccine Just Received FDA Approval for Older Adults
The new vaccine has been decades in the making.
Am I Having an Asthma Attack? How to Tell and What to Do
Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs and an asthma attack can be serious. These are the...
I Got Whooping Cough at 32—Now I Have Lung Damage
Coughing fits, fatigue, and dizziness led to one person's whooping cough diagnosis at age 32. Now...
7 Things You Should Know About Adult-Onset Asthma
While more common in children, asthma can appear at any time in life—and adult-onset asthma can be dangerous...
What to Know About Eosinophilic Asthma
Eosinophilic asthma is a rare but often severe type of asthma. Learn why experts say it can be dangerous—and...
6 Nebulizers for Kids That Make Treatments a Little Easier
If your child has difficulty breathing due to asthma or any other medical condition, a nebulizer designed for kids...
I Had an Asthma Attack in My 20s, the Worst One in Years
One woman shares what it was like to have a severe asthma attack in her 20s, and how she finally...
6 Portable Nebulizers to Treat Asthma on the Go
If you live with asthma, these portable and handheld nebulizers can make it easier to treat your symptoms...
How to Use a Nebulizer Correctly—and Safely
A nebulizer can be a better alternative to an inhaler for people with asthma and other respiratory...
This Is What Asthma Feels Like From People Who Know
Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath are all common signs of asthma. But what do asthma symptoms actually feel...
What Doctors Need You to Know About Asthma Medications
Here's the inside scoop on the medications that control asthma and help people with the condition lead normal, healthy...
15 Home Remedies for Asthma That Experts Recommend
Home remedies for asthma, from coffee to fish oil, won't replace your medications, but they can manage triggers and...
11 Things You Should Know About Tdap Vaccines
Here are the side effects, cost, and other important things to know about the Tdap vaccines and boosters that protect...
Your Guide to Asthma Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Asthma is a potentially deadly chronic illness that impacts 25 million Americans. Here's what to know about the symptoms and...
Here are 8 Asthma Symptoms in Adults You Should Know
A lingering cough, feeling run down, and shortness of breath aren't things you should brush off—they can be symptoms of...
8 Whooping Cough Symptoms Everyone Should Know
Coughing fits, thick mucus, red eyes—these are just a few of the symptoms of whooping cough....
Here’s How Allergies and Asthma Are Linked
Does stopping to smell the roses literally take your breath away? It might be allergic asthma. Find out more about...
Pertussis Precautions: 6 Ways Stop the Spread of Whooping Cough
A vaccine is the best way to prevent pertussis, or whooping cough, but there many other pertussis...
6 Things to Know About the Tdap Vaccine in Pregnancy
Newborns can't get the whooping cough vaccine. Getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy is one of the best...
7 Things to Know About the DTaP Vaccine for Whooping Cough
Newborns and young children need the DTaP vaccine to avoid these three dangerous diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (aka...
6 Breathing Mistakes You’re Making—And How to Breathe Better
There's a good chance you're making one of these breathing mistakes. Here's how to fix them, and what you...
10 Best Nontoxic Candles to Use for Cleaner Indoor Air
Avoid allergy triggers and headaches from heavily scented candles with these natural candles that offer a nontoxic way...
7 Signs of Lung Cancer You Might Be Ignoring
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths (one in four) in both men and women. Treatment is more...
11 Foods That May Help You Breathe Better
Some nutrients improve conditions in the air passageways, which can be helpful if you have asthma, allergies, or are trying...
