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I Thought I Just Had an Annoying, Nagging Cough—but It Was Actually a Severe Lung Disease
With only 100,000 people affected in the United States, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, is a diagnosis that few are familiar with.
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Have a Chronic Illness? Here’s a Gentle Script to Set Boundaries, from a Psychotherapist and B...
Therapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb wants you to feel comfortable expressing your needs related asthma or another...
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Top Lung Doctors Just Listed 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Air Pollution in the Northeas...
Air pollution from wildfires "can be lethal," says a chief executive at the American Lung Association. Here's how experts say...
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An RSV Vaccine Just Received FDA Approval for Older Adults
The new vaccine has been decades in the making.
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Am I Having an Asthma Attack? How to Tell and What to Do
Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs and an asthma attack can be serious. These are the...
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I Got Whooping Cough at 32—Now I Have Lung Damage
Coughing fits, fatigue, and dizziness led to one person's whooping cough diagnosis at age 32. Now...
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7 Things You Should Know About Adult-Onset Asthma
While more common in children, asthma can appear at any time in life—and adult-onset asthma can be dangerous...
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What to Know About Eosinophilic Asthma
Eosinophilic asthma is a rare but often severe type of asthma. Learn why experts say it can be dangerous—and...
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6 Nebulizers for Kids That Make Treatments a Little Easier
If your child has difficulty breathing due to asthma or any other medical condition, a nebulizer designed for kids...
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I Had an Asthma Attack in My 20s, the Worst One in Years
One woman shares what it was like to have a severe asthma attack in her 20s, and how she finally...
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6 Portable Nebulizers to Treat Asthma on the Go
If you live with asthma, these portable and handheld nebulizers can make it easier to treat your symptoms...
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How to Use an Inhaler According to Breathing Experts
Inhalers are commonly used to treat asthma and other lung conditions, but you need to use them correctly for them...
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How to Use a Nebulizer Correctly—and Safely
A nebulizer can be a better alternative to an inhaler for people with asthma and other respiratory...
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This Is What Asthma Feels Like From People Who Know
Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath are all common signs of asthma. But what do asthma symptoms actually feel...
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What Doctors Need You to Know About Asthma Medications
Here's the inside scoop on the medications that control asthma and help people with the condition lead normal, healthy...
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15 Home Remedies for Asthma That Experts Recommend
Home remedies for asthma, from coffee to fish oil, won't replace your medications, but they can manage triggers and...
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11 Things You Should Know About Tdap Vaccines
Here are the side effects, cost, and other important things to know about the Tdap vaccines and boosters that protect...
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Your Guide to Asthma Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Asthma is a potentially deadly chronic illness that impacts 25 million Americans. Here's what to know about the symptoms and...
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Here are 8 Asthma Symptoms in Adults You Should Know
A lingering cough, feeling run down, and shortness of breath aren't things you should brush off—they can be symptoms of...
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8 Whooping Cough Symptoms Everyone Should Know
Coughing fits, thick mucus, red eyes—these are just a few of the symptoms of whooping cough....
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Here’s How Allergies and Asthma Are Linked
Does stopping to smell the roses literally take your breath away? It might be allergic asthma. Find out more about...
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Pertussis Precautions: 6 Ways Stop the Spread of Whooping Cough
A vaccine is the best way to prevent pertussis, or whooping cough, but there many other pertussis...
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6 Things to Know About the Tdap Vaccine in Pregnancy
Newborns can't get the whooping cough vaccine. Getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy is one of the best...
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7 Things to Know About the DTaP Vaccine for Whooping Cough
Newborns and young children need the DTaP vaccine to avoid these three dangerous diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (aka...
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6 Breathing Mistakes You’re Making—And How to Breathe Better
There's a good chance you're making one of these breathing mistakes. Here's how to fix them, and what you...
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Do Air Purifiers Work? A Guide to Air Purifiers and How They Work
Here's what you need to know if you want to clean your air of dust, smoke, pet dander, or other...
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How to Choose the Best Air Purifiers for Asthma
A portable air purifier may help you breathe easier if you have asthma. Here's when you might need one...
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What Is Walking Pneumonia? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Also called atypical pneumonia, walking pneumonia is a different type of upper respiratory infection than regular pneumonia in a...