Lung Health

Whether you’re dealing with seasonal allergies, fighting off a cold, or dealing with something a bit more serious, know that clearing your lungs at home is possible. Here are 11 methods to try!

Pulmonary nodules are more common than you may think! While most of these nodules are not a cause for concern, there are risk factors and symptoms that can increase the likelihood of a nodule needing more investigation. Here’s what you need to know about pulmonary nodules.

Hyperventilation is a rare occurrence for most, and when it does happen it’s usually a response to fear, phobias, or emotional states like anger. In some cases, however, it may be indicative of a more serious health condition.

Although certain individuals are more at risk of developing tuberculosis than others, anyone can get it. So it’s important to recognize the symptoms in order to seek appropriate medical treatment.

An individual who fails to receive sufficient oxygen is bound to suffer a range of significant health problems. For that reason, it’s important to be aware of strategies that can help our lungs work as they should.

It’s a health problem that affects the lungs (causing scarring), but more importantly, it affects how the lungs feed oxygen to the rest of the body. Here are 6 facts about pulmonary fibrosis you should know!

Hypoxemia occurs when a person experiences lower-than-normal oxygen levels in the blood, specifically in the arteries. This can occur as a result of taking certain medications or having an asthma attack, as well as develop over time due to heart problems or lung diseases. We look into the 5 common signs and symptoms.

The website of Dr. Ginger Garner explains that your diaphragm “measures mere millimeters in thickness,” but it has sweeping influence over bodily systems that can “ultimately dictate your long-term health and well-being.” If you’re having any kind of health problem, you may want to start with your diaphragm – which is located just below your […]

The end of April brings Air Quality Awareness Week, which is as good a time as any to explore the best ways to protect your lungs from unhealthy air. It’s an especially important lesson for those living in urban centers, where traffic congestion is the usually the most intense and air quality tends to be […]