Lung infections are triggered by bacteria, viruses or fungi invading the airways or lung tissue. Common examples include viral bronchitis and bacterial pneumonia. Risk factors include weakened ...

Cases of a severe type of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease have been on the rise in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood since the end of July. As of Aug. 6, 73 people have been diagnosed with ...

We’ve all been more aware of lung health since Covid-19. However, for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), dealing with lung problems is a lifelong struggle. Those with ...

High-dose fluticasone increases sputum bacterial load in severe COPD; ICS withdrawal is poorly tolerated, highlighting ...

Dr. J. Nicholas Bodor of Fox Chase Cancer Center explains possible risk factors, symptoms to watch for, and the importance of ...

For the first time, an organ transplant is believed to have spread dangerous Legionella bacteria, according to a report published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The two ...

Bacteria-containing dust found at day care centers could put children at a higher risk of asthma, a new study from the European Respiratory Society suggests. In the study, the researchers collected ...

I’m grateful to the doctors and nurses here who have all been so nice and I’m hoping for a speedy recovery,” Alana wrote ...