While most people recover from the flu on their own with rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medications, people living with chronic lung conditions need to take extra precautions during flu season to protect their lungs and overall health.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths across the globe.  A leading-edge procedure now available at the Lung Docs can help patients get earlier answers and live longer lives.

If you experience ongoing shortness of breath, persistent cough, chest pain, wheezing, or frequent lung infections — and these symptoms last for weeks or worsen — you might have an underlying lung condition that requires specialized evaluation and treatment from an expert pulmonologist like Dr. Michael Czarnecki of the Lung Docs.

Do your skin, lips, or nails ever turn blue? Sometimes, cold temperatures can cause your blood vessels to narrow, leading to the change in color.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe, life-threatening condition that occurs when the lungs are severely injured, often by injury or infection.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — more commonly known as COPD — is a progressive lung condition encompassing emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and non-reversible asthma.

The heat of summer can impact your respiratory health in numerous ways. Summer heat increases the concentration of pollutants in the air. Inhaling these pollutants can cause you to experience coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease which often causes a thickening and tightening of the skin on the fingers and other parts of the body. This condition can also affect the kidneys, GI tract (particularly the esophagus), and lungs. It can progress quickly or slowly, and has no known cause.

Aerosol therapy is an effective treatment method for individuals dealing with various chronic respiratory conditions. This treatment involves the administration of medication in the form of a fine mist or aerosol, allowing it to be inhaled directly into the airway and lungs via the use of various inhalation devices.

Wheezing is a common respiratory symptom characterized by a high-pitched, coarse whistling sound when you breathe. While it can affect individuals of all ages, wheezing is often associated with underlying respiratory conditions.

If you or someone you know is one of the 3.5 million Americans living with emphysema, a new, minimally invasive therapy could offer hope for improved lung function and quality of life.

Each year, the Alpha-1 Foundation recognizes November as Alpha-1 Month in order to raise awareness about — and raise funds to support the fight for a cure for — Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1).

Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP) — better known as Black Lung Disease — can develop when coal dust is inhaled over a long period of time. Roughly 16% of coal miners will develop Black Lung Disease, including those in our region of the country.

The best time to quit smoking is before you ever start. But even if you’ve been smoking for decades, quitting now can bring you numerous health benefits both right away and in the years to come.

Poor air quality is caused by a mix of hazardous particles from human-made sources, like vehicle emissions and byproducts of manufacturing and power generation, as well as from natural sources, like smoke from wildfires.

Poor air quality is caused by a mix of hazardous particles from human-made sources, like vehicle emissions and byproducts of manufacturing and power generation, as well as from natural sources, like smoke from wildfires.

Have you been coughing every day for months — or even years? Is your cough often accompanied by mucus or blood? Do you experience shortness of breath or wheezing? Is it accompanied by chest pain? Has the skin under your fingernails gotten thicker, causing your fingernails and toenails to curve downward?

Lifespan is a term familiar to many, as it indicates the total number of years a person lives. The average lifespan was 76.60 years for Americans in 2021, 72.81 years for the world.

Lifespan is a term familiar to many, as it indicates the total number of years a person lives. The average lifespan was 76.60 years for Americans in 2021, 72.81 years for the world.

If you’re looking to quit smoking, there are many resources available to help you, and the desire to quit is a huge step in the right direction.