Our lungs work tirelessly, providing the oxygen our bodies need to function properly, and also to maintain proper blood flow to our internal as well as external organs. Let's think, how often do we ...

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...

As colder weather takes hold, many may find themselves experiencing increased wheezing or shortness of breath. Dr Andy Whittamore, a GP and clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, has shed light on why ...

Your body produces mucus naturally to protect your respiratory system, and under normal circumstances, this protective fluid remains clear and relatively thin. However, when mucus suddenly changes to ...

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), exercise helps your lungs get stronger and work better, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). But can it reverse the effects of ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a type of high blood pressure in the arteries that go from your heart to your lungs. It happens when these arteries become narrow or blocked, making it harder ...

Smoking can cause lungs to look blackened, inflated, and inflamed, but some of the damage is reversible. Depending on the extent of the damage, it could take years for your lungs to regain a healthy, ...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a genetic disease where your body doesn’t make enough normal functioning AAT. AAT is a protein your liver makes. AAT has many important roles in your body, ...

When you have a lung condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, performing daily activities such as walking or climbing stairs can be challenging. Following a pulmonary ...