Interstitial lung disease refers to a group of diseases that irritate, inflame or scar the lungs and supporting air sacs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A one-way valve that is implanted in the airways in the lung help people with COPD and emphysema breathe more easily.
A form of COPD, emphysema is caused by permanent lung damage, making it hard to breathe.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by persistent obstruction to airflow through the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
An autoimmune disease in which the skin becomes thickened and hardened. It can also affect internal organs.
Minimally invasive surgical procedure for the repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.
“Tobacco cessation“ is another term for quitting smoking.
Stopping smoking makes cancer treatments more effective, lessens treatment complications, and decreases the chances of cancer returning.
A minimally invasive procedure to examine the lungs for the diagnosis of lung cancer and other diseases.
Smoking tobacco is the leading risk factor for small cell lung cancer, responsible for 98 percent of all cases.