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WEBOur trailblazing scientific research is the key to helping us achieve our mission of a world free of lung disease. For more than 120 years the American Lung Association has been the champion of lung health. We have come a long way since our founding in 1904, when we were devoted to curing tuberculosis.
Lung Health & Diseases - American Lung Association
WEBLung Procedures, Tests & Treatments. Depending on your symptoms and diagnosis, your doctor might recommend a lung test or procedure. This World Lung Day, help advance research that will define the treatments and cures of tomorrow.
COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - American Lung Association
WEBChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable. Here you'll find information, resources and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support ...
Learn About COPD | American Lung Association
WEBJul 11, 2024 · With COPD, less air flows in and out of your airways for one or more reasons: airways in your lungs become narrowed due to being swollen (inflamed) and thickened. walls between your air sacs are destroyed. airways and tiny air sacs lose their ability to stretch and shrink back. airways make more mucus which can clog them and block air flow.
How Lungs Work - American Lung Association
WEBSep 29, 2023 · The Parts of the Respiratory System and How They Work Airways. SINUSES are hollow spaces in the bones of your head above and below your eyes that are connected to your nose by small openings. Sinuses help regulate the temperature and humidity of inhaled air. The NOSE is the preferred entrance for outside air into the …
Pulmonary Function Tests | American Lung Association
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Pulmonary function tests (or PFTs) are also called lung function tests. If you have warning signs or risk factors for a lung disease such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or asthma, your healthcare provider will order spirometry, among other tests, to check how well your lungs are working. PFTs will also be ordered to diagnose and monitor your ...
COPD Symptoms and Diagnosis | American Lung Association
WEBJun 7, 2024 · COPD is different for each person, but some common symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing with sputum (mucus or phlegm), or chest tightness. What type of symptoms you have and how often are important details to share with your doctor. Recognize COPD symptoms.
How Is COPD Diagnosed? | American Lung Association
WEBDiagnosing COPD. COPD requires a diagnosis by a healthcare professional and ongoing assessments and monitoring throughout your lifetime. If you are having COPD symptoms like getting short of breath, coughing that may bring up sputum (mucus or phlegm), or chest tightness, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider to see if your ...
Treating COPD - American Lung Association
WEBApr 30, 2024 · Your treatment plan will help you control your symptoms and know what to do when your COPD gets worse. There is no cure for COPD, but treatment options may help you: Better control symptoms. Slow the progression of the disease. Reduce the risk of exacerbations or flare ups. Improve your ability to stay active.
Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis - American Lung Association
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include: Cough, which may produce greenish, yellow or even bloody mucus. Fever, sweating and shaking chills. Shortness of breath. Rapid, shallow breathing. Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough. Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue.