It’s easy to blame swollen fingers on heat or a salty meal — but sometimes, your body might be alerting you to something far ...
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. 57 YEAR OLD STEPHANIE HARRIS HAS BOTH ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, OR COPD. I STARTED SMOKING AROUND THE AGE OF 14 OR. 15. AND I COMPLETELY STOPPED MAYBE ...
Lung diseases are a major global health concern. Many conditions begin silently with subtle signs. Early detection of symptoms like breathlessness, persistent cough, and fatigue is vital. This allows ...
Over 5.6 million people in the U.S. live in a pulmonology desert, according to new research from GoodRx, a platform for medication savings. People who live in these deserts lack adequate access to ...
Alveolar macrophages are immune cells that live in the tiny air sacs of the lungs. Under normal conditions, these cells act ...
The remarkable organs that bring oxygen to every cell in your body deserve special attention. Your lungs process approximately 11,000 liters of air daily, filtering contaminants and delivering ...
Modern neonatal care offers significant hope for newborns with severe lung issues, debunking old myths of inevitable fatality. Experts emphasize that advanced treatments, including ventilation and ...
Lung diseases linked to air pollution are no longer just a health issue in Southeast Asia. They’re becoming an economic issue ...
Mysterious illnesses also rose after the fires, according to a new study that reviewed emergency-department visits.
ER visits for heart attacks rose by 46% at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following the January 2025 outbreak of the fires, ...