Previous studies by Oregon Health & Science University researchers have shown that taking vitamin C during pregnancy may help reduce some of the damage to infant health caused by smoking. A new study ...

World Lung Day is an annual campaign observed on September 25th to raise awareness about lung health and promote better lung care around the world. As we age, our lungs, like many other organs, ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

Measuring lung function earlier in life would help identify people at risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allow for more timely interventions, according to a new study ...

Use of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing has led to thresholds for what qualifies as impairment in populations.