Vaping has been marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking and has found its way into mainstream culture with sleek devices, enticing flavors, and excellent advertising. E-cigarettes, also known as electronic cigarettes or vaping devices, are battery-powered and simulate smoking by heating a liquid (often called e-liquid or vape

Over 12.5 million Americans live with COPD. The discomfort caused daily by COPD increases rates of anxiety and depression in individuals and can severely limit their ability to work, causing significant financial damage to families. The American Lung Association estimates that the total economic cost of COPD is close to $50 billion each year, including

Early detection of lung diseases like cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)  is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes. In this era of advanced medicine and burgeoning technology, the significance of early detection in combating lung disease cannot be overstated. It's not just about catching a problem

Lung imaging tests are crucial tools in the diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer. Whether you're scheduled for a chest X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), understanding what to expect and how to prepare can

Wildfires are increasing in frequency, and wildfire season now spans over seven months in the Western U.S. The USDA Department of Agriculture has noticed a significant increase since the 1980s in both the frequency and duration of wildfires. The scale of the wildfire crisis in the US is staggering. In recent years,

It might come as a surprise that a silent assailant lurks within our homes, offices, and public spaces: indoor airborne particulates. These seemingly innocuous particles, invisible to the naked eye, have a profound impact on our respiratory health.