How the lungs and airways work, the diseases and disorders that affect breathing, and the tests, care and treatments that help.
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Your lungs are amazing, allowing you to breathe about 20,000 times a day, around the clock. Injury, disease, or other factors may result in your lungs not working properly and you may experience trouble breathing. Learn steps to take to keep your lungs healthy.
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a leading cause of disability and will quite literally leave you breathless. It is, however, preventable and treatable. Learn how you can prevent COPD.
The respiratory system is made up of organs and tissues that help you breathe. The main parts of this system are the airways, the lungs and linked blood vessels, and the muscles that enable breathing.
Lung tests include pulmonary function tests that are most helpful in determining the general type of lung disorder and determining the severity. Learn about different tests used to diagnose lung diseases and conditions.
Lung diseases are disorders or infections that affect the lungs and cause breathing problems. Some can lead to respiratory failure. Learn about the different types of lung diseases and conditions.
Lung Diseases 
Interstitial Lung Diseases 
Pulmonary Embolism 
Swyer-James Syndrome 
Pulmonary Sequestration 
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis 
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 
Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis 
Pleural Disorders 
Emphysema 
Cystic Fibrosis 
Surfactant Dysfunction 
Silicosis 
Situs Inversus 
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency 
Pulmonary Hypertension 
Sneezing 
Pulmonary Fibrosis 
Sarcoidosis 
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis 
Sinusitis 
Flu, COVID-19, Allergies, or Cold? 
Common Cold 
Flu 
Allergy 
COVID-19 vs Flu 
Infectious Diseases 
Respiratory Infections 
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection 
Histoplasmosis 
Legionnaires' Disease 
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections 
Tuberculosis 
Sporotrichosis 
Bird Flu 
Influenza (Flu) and Older Adults 
Influenza (Flu) Viruses 
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) 
Pandemic Influenza 
Pneumocystis Pneumonia 
Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease 
Pregnancy and Whooping Cough 
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma 
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 
Parainfluenza 
COPD in Women 
Newborn Breathing Conditions 
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome 
Colds in Infants and Children 
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome Childhood Tracheobronchial Tumors 
Childhood Laryngeal Tumors Respiratory diseases and disorders affect your airways, lung tissue, or pulmonary blood vessels, making it hard to breathe. They can range from temporary, acute infections to lifelong, progressive chronic conditions.
Seasonal Allergies 
Cough 
Chest Injuries and Disorders 
Head and Neck Cancer 
Choking 
Sleep Apnea 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea 
Whooping Cough Pregnancy and Whooping Cough 
Respiratory Failure Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 
Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation 
Long COVID 
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome 
Diphtheria 
Breathing Problems 
Eosinophilic Disorders 
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis 
Throat Disorders 
Voice Disorders 
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis 
Sore Throat 
Indoor Air Pollution 
Snoring 
Lung Cancer 
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer 
Lung Cancer Screening Pleuropulmonary Blastoma 
Cancer and Cardiopulmonary Syndromes 
Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia 
Childhood Nasopharyngeal Cancer 
Nasopharyngeal Cancer 
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma 
Nasal Cancer 
Asbestos 
Mesothelioma 
Childhood Esthesioneuroblastoma Laryngeal Cancer 
"Light" Cigarettes and Cancer Risk 
Cigarette Smoking and Cancer Risk 
NUT Carcinoma Respiratory wellness starts with preventing infection, through flu and COVID-19 vaccines, masks and saline nasal irrigation. Management and treatment range from inhaled medicines and oxygen therapy to pulmonary rehabilitation, bronchial thermoplasty and lung transplantation, along with emergency skills such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
Lung Cancer Prevention 
Saline Nasal Irrigation 
Environmental Allergies 
Masks 
Influenza (Flu) Vaccines 
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Safety 
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Whooping Cough Vaccines 
Common Cold and Complementary Health Approaches 
COVID-19 Prevention 
N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, Face Masks, and Barrier Face Coverings 
How to Prevent Seasonal Flu 
Influenza (Flu) Antiviral Drugs No HealthJournal in this journey matches. Try another word, or all collections.
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