The condition of our lungs can reveal a great deal about our wider health. Luckily you can also get them into better shape.

Good breathing is at the heart of good health. When asthma or shortness of breath appears, a person might be sent for pulmonary function tests. Arlene Dunlap of Piscataway, N.J. knows those tests well ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

Pulmonary function tests for the early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will be included in Korea's national health screening program for the first time next year.

On World Lung Day 2025, understand how to keep your lungs healthy and prevent respiratory problems. For expert insights, we got in touch with Dr. Sudhir Kr. Gupta on identifying early signs of lung ...

Learn strategies to maximize lung function with ALS, including breathing exercises, ventilation options, and lifestyle adjustments.

SAN DIEGO – The elimination of race adjustments in lung-function testing could affect millions of people in the U.S. as they lose or gain eligibility for jobs and benefits due to reclassification of ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...