Even after flames are out, smoke from a structure fire can pose health risks for days, according to a WVU Medicine Camden ...

Asthma is the most common chronic airway disease worldwide, imposing substantial clinical, societal, and economic burden.

Shortness of breath that persists weeks after the cough has resolved may be a sign that the airway has not fully recovered. Below, we examine how continued breathlessness can ...

New research from the University of the Western Cape uncovers alarming respiratory symptoms among Cape Town firefighters, revealing the hidden dangers of smoke exposure in their line of duty.

Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a rare condition that causes both scarred lung tissue and damaged air sacs, leading to symptoms like worsening shortness of breath, cough, and ...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare lung condition that causes tissue scarring and stiffness, making breathing harder over time. The cause is not known, though genetic factors may play a ...