IN a keynote address to the National Tuberculosis Association in 19641 the Health Commissioner for the New York City Metropolitan Area emphasized the concern he felt over the rising incidence of em ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that occurs when the air sacs in the lungs (called the alveoli) can no longer inflate and deflate to pump air in and out of ...

"COURSE and Prognosis of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: A prospective study of 200 patients," in the current issue, indicates a rather unfavorable outlook for these patients in spite of standard ...

Millions of Americans across parts Arizona, Colorado, and Connecticut were advised to avoid driving and limit outdoor activities after officials issued air quality alerts warning of potentially ...

Acute bronchitis, commonly known as a chest cold, ... For those with emphysema, cold air can cause spasms in the bronchial passages, further impeding breathing.

According to Newsweek, folks in New York, Connecticut and Southern California we advised against burning candles and incense ...

COPD is an inflammatory lung disease, comprising several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics and irritants like smoke or pollution.