Respiratory Health (660)
Find out about the wide range of lung diseases, lung infections, lung conditions and lung illnesses. Get answers to frequently asked questions about lung diseases and get definitions of lung disease terms. View images of the various lung diseases and listen to respiratory sounds of diseased lungs.

Types of Lung Disease (275)
Are you looking for a particular lung disease? You will find a listing of many lung diseases, categorized by type. If you are looking for a particular lung disease, or if you are not sure what type of lung disease it is you are looking for, use the Lung Disease Index link.

9/11 WTC Lung Disease (13)
On September 11, 2001, two planes were hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, causing thousands of deaths. Destruction of the WTC twin towers created a toxic dust cloud, which was inhaled by all who were present. Now many are becoming sick with lung disease and related illnesses and some have even died. Follow the respiratory health impact of the WTC.

Quitting Smoking (19)
If you've been diagnosed with a lung disease and you are still smoking, you've come to the right place. The following smoking cessation resources will provide information about quitting smoking. Read articles about smoking and your health and what you can do to achieve your goal of quitting smoking.

Asthma (58)
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction. Find out about the causes, triggers, signs and symptoms of asthma. Discover the many asthma triggers and how they worsen symptoms. Discover what causes asthma attacks and find out why you need an asthma action plan. Learn about asthma management and treatment and how to cope with asthma.

COPD (74)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease that causes the lungs' airways to become blocked, making it difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. COPD includes two major respiratory disorders - chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Find out about the signs and symptoms of COPD, how to prevent COPD, and what the treatment options are available for COPD patients.

Emphysema (50)
Emphysema is a lung disease in which the walls of the alveoli in the lungs fracture or burst. Emphysema is a preventable, yet incurable lung disease that develops gradually over time. Find out what causes emphysema. Learn about the signs and symptoms of emphysema. Discover the many treatments of emphysema and learn about emphysema prevention. Find out how to cope with emphysema.

Cystic Fibrosis (19)
Cystic fibrosis is the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting children. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR). Cystic fibrosis causes a build-up of thick mucus which leads to infection, inflammation and lung tissue damage. Find out about the signs, symptoms and treatment of cystic fibrosis.

Lung Cancer (103)
What is Lung Cancer? Find lung cancer facts. Learn about the signs or symptoms of lung cancer. Find out about lung cancer treatment. Learn about lung cancer prevention. Do you have signs and symptoms of lung cancer? Get the facts about lung cancer so you can get the proper lung cancer treatment. Find out what you can do to prevent lung cancer.

Pneumonia (52)
Pneumonia is a common lung infection that affects millions of people each year. Pneumonia is characterized by an inflammation of the lungs caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus. Pneumonia can be mild, moderate, severe, or even fatal. Find out about the signs, symptoms, treatment options and prevention of pneumonia.

Mesothelioma (12)
Mesothelioma is an occupational lung disease (industrial dust disease) caused by exposure to asbestos. Workers involved in asbestos mining, milling and manufacturing its products are at the greatest risk for developing mesothelioma. Learn about mesothelioma, including the signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention of mesothelioma.

RSV (14)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of serious respiratory tract infections in infants and children under the age of 4. Respiratory Syncytial Virus is so common that nearly all children will become infected by the age of 3. Find out about the signs, symptoms, treatment options and prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

Tuberculosis (85)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a lung illness caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis can present itself as an infection or a disease, depending on whether the tuberculosis bacterium is active or inactive. People with tuberculosis disease are contagious because the bacterium is active. Read about the signs, symptoms, treatment options and prevention of tuberculosis.

Questions & Answers (37)
Do you need advice about your lung disease? Have you seen your doctor, but still have some unanswered questions about your lung disease? In the lung diseases advice column, I will answer your questions about anything related to lung diseases, such as signs, symptoms, screening, testing, and coping with lung disease. To submit your question, send an email to me at lungdiseases.guide@about.com.

Diagnostic Tests (22)
Discover the array of common lung diseases diagnostic tests and procedures used to diagnose and treat lung diseases, such as COPD, empysema, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. Get information about what the lung diseases tests are, how they are used to diagnose lung disease, and what to expect when your doctor recommends respiratory therapy.