Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.
A one-way valve that is implanted in the airways in the lung help people with COPD and emphysema breathe more easily.
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive, pain-free way of measuring the oxygen in a person's blood.
In this routine test, a physician slips a flexible device called a bronchoscope through your nose or mouth, down your throat and into your lungs.
ARDS is a potentially fatal form of respiratory failure characterized by low blood oxygen levels. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
“Tobacco cessation“ is another term for quitting smoking.
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs, which may fill with fluid, in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
ECMO is a machine that takes over heart and lung function when a patient’s organs don't work on their own. Learn more about this process.