New research is examining what happens in the lungs after severe respiratory infections.

Lung infections such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia and lung cancer both affect the respiratory system and can present with similar symptoms, including persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest ...

A UVA Health study finds severe viral infections can prime the lungs for cancer, but vaccination appears to reduce that risk.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.

Lung disease is a silent and often deadly threat that lurks in the lives of smokers. For many, smoking is a habit formed over years, becoming a part of their daily routine. However, the consequences ...

Black Lung Disease is a topic and medical condition you hear about often from coal miners. However, the condition, and its consequences, are not going away any time soon. Many ...

Researchers reported a novel "total artificial lung" approach to extracorporeal support for a patient who needed bilateral lung transplantation due to infection. Similar cases have been reported with ...

A surge in quartz countertop fabrication has triggered a growing epidemic of silicosis — an incurable lung disease — among ...

Advent Therapeutics is developing vitamin A therapies aimed at preventing chronic lung disease in premature babies.

Millions of people living with lung conditions face heightened health risks this winter due to persistent wet weather and the ...