50 – 80 years of age Have a 20 pack-year history of smoking (1 pack a day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for 10 years) Are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years If you meet the ...

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a serious respiratory illness that is easily spread from person to person. While anyone can get the flu, some people are at increased risk for developing ...

Healthcare professionals support their patients in numerous ways including through education, listening and maintaining open communication. One of the best ways to support your patients is by ...

John considered himself relatively healthy when he received a serious shoulder injury at work that required him to see his healthcare provider. The CT scan, which was supposed to determine a course of ...

The American Lung Association is pleased to recognize Alex Jaeger, Ph.D., assistant member of the Molecular Oncology Department at Moffitt Cancer Center, with the Lung Cancer Discovery Award for his ...

Today, the American Lung Association has launched the "Learning to Live with COPD" campaign, which aims to help people newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) live better, ...

The American Lung Association in Greater Chicago, in partnership with the National Mother’s Day Council, will honor four area women at the 2024 Outstanding Mother Awards, presented by UChicago ...

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is underway, and the American Lung Association and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services are applauding the winners of the 2024 Iowa Radon Poster and Video ...

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is underway, and the American Lung Association and the Indiana Department of Health are happy to announce the winners of the 2024 Indiana Radon Poster contest. The contest ...

There is no cure for COPD, but it can be managed and treated by working with your healthcare team to develop a plan to keep your COPD under control. Along with quitting smoking, staying up to date ...