Winter's chill brings a heightened risk of pneumonia, especially for vulnerable groups. Experts emphasize vaccination as a ...

Lung diseases are a major global health concern. Many conditions begin silently with subtle signs. Early detection of ...

Laryngitis is a common condition that many people may experience at some point in their lives, but it is often misunderstood.

Infections happen year-round, but peak whooping cough season lasts from late summer through fall. Pertussis is a cyclical disease, meaning it might spread widely through a community and then disappear ...

The GOLD COPD Update 2026 provides updated guidance on case-finding, disease activity, exacerbation management.

Lung cancer stands as a formidable health challenge, claiming more lives globally than any other type of cancer. This ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. somehow knew, even as a little boy, that fate can lead a person to terrible places. “I always had the ...

The management of a patient with a chest injury who only inhales requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and nurses. The ...

Sudden, extreme fatigue can occur for a variety of reasons, including infection, severe stress, dietary issues, autoimmune disease, anemia, and certain medications.

Cancer screenings exist to try to detect the disease in its earlier stages, and ultimately to save lives. But screenings for lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide—are narrow, and ...

Thanks to a COVID therapy reserved for only the worst lung injuries, he pulled through and can spend the holidays with his family.

Sean Jordan suffered a punctured lung after coughing violently; ECMO machine at LIJ Medical Center saved his life.