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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.

Stress is an inevitable part of life, affecting us physically, mentally, and emotionally. While we often associate stress with its psychological impacts, its effects on physical health, particularly on organs like the lungs, are equally significant. The respiratory system, comprising the lungs and airways, is crucial for our survival, facilitating

Stress is an inevitable part of life, affecting us physically, mentally, and emotionally. While we often associate stress with its psychological impacts, its effects on physical health, particularly on organs like the lungs, are equally significant. The respiratory system, comprising the lungs and airways, is crucial for our survival, facilitating

The relationship between health and economic stability is multifaceted and profound, extending to virtually every aspect of our well-being. One area where this connection is particularly evident yet often overlooked is respiratory health. Economic stability has a substantial impact on lung health outcomes for individuals and communities.

There is the age-old question of nature vs. nurture when it comes to human behavior or health. While we may have no control over our genetics, it’s critical to examine the social determinants of health that can influence our long-term well-being. The lungs take one of the biggest hits from external