Smoking is a harmful habit that affects not only the smoker but also those around them, particularly children. The impact of secondhand smoke on children’s health is profound, with the lungs being one ...

COPD, which includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is the third leading cause of death around the world, killing around 3 million people every year. Previous research suggests ...

Your baby gets all of its oxygen from you while you are pregnant. A lot of parents-to-be don't fully understand how smoking ...

A pulmonary embolism occurs when part of a blood clot breaks off from a deep vein in the body, travels up to an artery or vein in your lungs, and causes a blockage. It is a type of venous ...

We are exposed to air pollution daily. When we step outside, we inhale pollutants from particulate matter (such as smoke or dust), burning fossil fuels, wildfires and more. For Lung Cancer Awareness ...

Smoking affects how much mucus a person’s body produces and how thick it is. People can take steps to manage mucus, such as drinking plenty of water, trying controlled coughing, and quitting smoking.

Vaping with nicotine has become commonplace. It can be used to stop smoking cigarettes, but it has several serious health risks. The long-term effects of vaping are unknown.