Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - American Lung …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Here you'll find information, resources and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support and take action.
Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis - American Lung Association
Aug 12, 2024 · Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis Pneumonia is an infection that inflames your lungs' air sacs (alveoli). The air sacs may fill up with fluid or pus, causing symptoms such as a cough, fever, chills and trouble breathing.
Lung Nodules (Pulmonary Nodules) - American Lung Association
Jun 7, 2024 · Lung nodules, also called pulmonary nodules, may be an indicator of lung disease. Learn more about how nodules are found and treated.
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Pulmonary Function Tests - American Lung Association
Jul 22, 2024 · Pulmonary function tests (or PFTs) are also called lung function tests. If you have warning signs or risk factors for a lung disease such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or asthma, your healthcare provider will order spirometry, among other …
How Is COPD Diagnosed? | American Lung Association
Jun 7, 2024 · To diagnose COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, your healthcare provider will review your symptoms, ask for your complete health history, conduct a physical exam and look at test results.
Steps to Take if You Test Positive for COVID-19 - American Lung …
Oct 30, 2024 · If you are experiencing symptoms that could be COVID-19, it is important to get tested right away. If you test positive, follow these steps.
Breathing Exercises - American Lung Association
Jun 7, 2024 · Like aerobic exercise improves your heart function and strengthens your muscles, breathing exercises can make your lungs more efficient.
Stages of Pulmonary Fibrosis - American Lung Association
Jun 7, 2024 · There's no formal staging system for pulmonary fibrosis, so physicians use different factors to determine how advanced the disease is and prognosis.
Health Effects of Smoking - American Lung Association
Sep 11, 2024 · Even among smokers who have quit, chronic lung disease still accounts for 50% of smoking-related conditions. 4. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body, and is a main cause of lung cancer and COPD. It also is a cause of coronary heart disease, stroke and a host of other cancers and diseases. 1See more of the health effects caused by smoking.