pneumonia

To emphasize the severity of possible complications brought on by COPD and to help you quickly identify when they might be happening, below is a breakdown of 5 potential complications of COPD.

Pneumonia is a type of lung, or respiratory, infection that begins with an innocent cough, but then turns into a sudden high fever with labored breathing. These are the 15 most common signs and symptoms of pneumonia.

While colds, flu and pneumonia share some similarities, there are differences in the symptoms – are more accurately, the severity of the symptoms. Let’s take a look at 12 ways these 3-ailments are different from one another.

Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that is typically caused by exposure to asbestos. To learn more, look at what the four stages of mesothelioma are and what to expect during each stage, including the symptoms, treatment, and life expectancy.

All Canadian and American babies are now screened for cystic fibrosis, but for those born before the testing was possible, here are the most common signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis.

Lung diseases can vary in severity, but they should all be taken seriously. They include asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and lung cancer. However, even if you have these telltale symptoms, try to breathe easy until you see your physician for a proper diagnosis.