Pope Francis will hold the scheduled audiences at his residence on Friday and Saturday, the Vatican announced. On Wednesday, ...

"Exposure to air pollutants makes us more vulnerable to respiratory inflammation and infections such as Pneumonia and ...

Due to a fresh bout of bronchitis, something he has experienced with increasing regularity, Pope Francis has decided to move ...

One of the most concerning aspects of the study is that the link between air pollution and lung infections was observed even ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...

What are the symptoms of bronchitis? How to tell the difference from a common cold - During the winter, many seasonal ...

An inhaler is a handheld device that delivers a puff or spray of these medicines straight into your lungs through a mouthpiece. Inhalers work faster than pills, which have to travel through your ...

The pleura (plural: pleurae) is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion the lung and reduce ...

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a general term that includes various progressive lung diseases, most commonly chronic bronchitis (irritation of the bronchial tubes) and ...

Two conditions cause COPD: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both affect your lungs in different ways. Asthma is not considered a type of COPD, but it is a chronic respiratory condition.

Respiratory therapists are certified medical professionals who treat problems with your lungs or breathing. They’re not doctors. But they work closely with your doctors to diagnose and monitor ...