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Find out methods and products you can use to clean your home that are safer and contain fewer harsh chemicals.

“Real Housewives of Atlantaâ€� star NeNe Leakes was hospitalized in 2013 with a serious condition and she joined The Doctors to open up about her scare with pulmonary embolisms.

A family moved into a new house and brought their daughter’s playhouse with them, however the HOA is asking the family to remove it. Attorney Areva Martin weighs in on this case.

Erika, along with her surgeon Dr. Jivianne Lee, joins The Doctors to share how her life has improved since undergoing surgery to fix her deviated septum.

Pulmonary and sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta explains why you should never hold a screw in your mouth while reviewing the case of a man who had a screw lodged in his lung.

A Swedish pharmacy started an anti-smoking campaign featuring a billboard equipped with a smoke detector that starts coughing whenever a smoker is near!

The Doctors reveal a surprising trick to lowering your risk of getting pneumonia!

In a laboratory setting, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a combination of a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and an experimental agent shut down a common and aggressive type of lung cancer. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, reporter Vivien Williams talks to Dr. Alan Fields about the new drug combo and what it may mean for patients.

Many smokers want to quit but feel powerless to do so. The CDC’s tips campaign shares true stories from smokers and non-smokers affected by smoking, and hopes to inspire and support people’s attempts to quit.

Mayo Clinic has been working to end TB ever since the first clinical trials were conducted by its physicians back in the first half of the 20th century. Today, Mayo Clinic continues to fight the disease through a center that combines the speed of the Internet with the strength of Mayo’s integrated model of care.

Margaret Cuomo, author of "A World Without Cancer," discusses the health risks of e-cigarettes and the need for federal regulation.

Margaret Cuomo, author of "A World Without Cancer," discusses the health risks of e-cigarettes and the need for federal regulation.

Margaret Cuomo, author of "A World Without Cancer," discusses the health risks of e-cigarettes and the need for federal regulation.

Margaret Cuomo, author of "A World Without Cancer," discusses the health risks of e-cigarettes and the need for federal regulation.

A healthy eating plan should include a way to deal with food cravings. Sometimes they happen because you truly need a meal, other times it's emotions getting the best of you. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jeff Olsen speaks with Dr. Donald Hensrud, medical editor of The Mayo Clinic Diet, about quick tips for coping with cravings.

Pulmonologist Dr. Marilyn Glassberg joins The Doctors to talk about a rare and fatal lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF. Meet a man who suffers from IPF, and learn about the symptoms and treatment options available. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Pulmonologist Dr. Marilyn Glassberg joins The Doctors to talk about a rare and fatal lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF. Meet a man who suffers from IPF, and learn about the symptoms and treatment options available. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

After watching an episode of The Doctors, Nicole discovered that the asthma-like symptoms from which she had been suffering were in fact something else entirely. To meet the doctor who performed her life-saving surgery, click here .

After watching an episode of The Doctors, Nicole discovered that the asthma-like symptoms from which she had been suffering were in fact something else entirely. Meet Dr. Michael Pitman, the man who performed surgery on Nicole, and see the surprises that The Doctors have in store for her. To hear the difference between wheezing and stridor, click here .

After watching an episode of The Doctors, Nicole discovered that the asthma-like symptoms from which she had been suffering were in fact something else entirely. To meet the doctor who performed her life-saving surgery, click here .

A GOP Congressman vaped his opposition to a ban on using e-cigarettes on airplanes Thursday but his argument went up in smoke. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) took a long pull from his device and blew out a small cloud during a Transportation & Infrastructure Committee bill markup hearing. He tried but failed to block the panel's adoption of Washington, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton's in-flight vaping ban.

Expanding lung cancer screening to include people who quit smoking more than 15 years ago could detect more cases and further reduce associated mortality, according to a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

What the health? The Doctors are joined by pulmonologist Dr. Raj Dasgupta to discuss the story of a man who had a dime lodged in his lungs! Find out the surprisingly easy way this happened so it doesn't happen to you. For more on this from Dr. Raj, click here .

31-year-old Emily was diagnosed with a rare form of cystic fibrosis when she was a baby. Throughout her life, she's made it her mission to help find a cure. Meet Emily and learn about her foundation, Emily's Entourage. Then, see the special surprise The Doctors have in store for her.

TV Ad Warns Smokers Not To Dismiss Symptoms Of Lung Disease As 'Smoker's Cough'

TV Ad Warns Smokers Not To Dismiss Symptoms Of Lung Disease As 'Smoker's Cough'

Dr. Lisa Miller explains how spirituality can be a safeguard against depression and everyday stress.

See how inviting a few strangers to your next dinner party is one of the easiest ways to make new friends.

New Information on mammograms

It's so important to take care of yourself, especially during cold and flu season. Help your body fight off germs with these all natural immunity boosting remedies.

It's time to lift, tone, and round out your butt. Strong, toned glutes are essential to staying injury free and increasing your performance in all kinds of athletic endeavors. This workout is perfect for getting a bigger, stronger booty, as well as toning whatever assets you've got. Grab a set of weights - we recommend dumbbells between five and 10 pounds - then press play to build a better backside.

Does Marijuana harm our lungs

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A double lung transplant helped one woman suffering from cystic fibrosis survive

The nation famously known for its high-quality cigars, may soon, oddly enough, be known for its superior lung cancer treatments.

The nation famously known for its high-quality cigars, may soon, oddly enough, be known for its superior lung cancer treatments.

Fifty people die from lung cancer each day, but now an inexpensive lung CT scan is saving lives.

Two new treatments changing the game for patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

You can't smoke in a doctor's office but a Rio Rancho clinic is turning heads.

You can't smoke in a doctor's office but a Rio Rancho clinic is turning heads.

Hazel Cheeseman from anti-smoking group ASH and longtime smoker Mel Fallowfield debate whether tobacco should be banned.

A new treatment cutting deaths by pulmonary embolisms in half. Patients with intermediate risk of brain bleeding benefit from clot-busting drugs

One of the last remaining Marlboro Men rode off into the sunset this week. Darrell Hugh Winfield died Monday in his Riverton, Wyo., home, The Associated Press reported. His craggy, handsome face epitomized the macho cowboy image used to market Marlboro Reds until the 1990s â€" mostly to men, although the ads obviously had a certain appeal for women, too. The Oklahoma native was one of the last Marlboro Men alive. At least four of them died from smoking-related illnesses, according to a 2014 report

Pfizer's chief medical officer, Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, describes the signs and symptoms of pneumonia and shares tips for reducing your risk of contracting the serious condition.

Pfizer’s chief medical officer, Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, describes the signs and symptoms of pneumonia and shares tips for reducing your risk of contracting the serious condition.

A heavy smoker with high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea gets a harsh wake-up call about how his lifestyle is impacting his health.

A small Massachusetts town canceled a public hearing on a proposed ban on all tobacco sales in the area after the crowd got too rowdy. Sean Dowling (@SeanDowlingTV) has the details. Click here for more Vuz videos.

The demand for lungs for transplants is so high that some hospitals are using lungs of people who have smoked in the past. Dr. David Ross, medical director of the UCLA lung transplant program, explains that all donor lungs are tested for cancer and other diseases.

ER physician Dr. Travis Stork explains why smoking marijuana deposits four times as much tar into the lungs as smoking a similar amount of tobacco.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork reveals whether cigars are any less harmful than cigarettes.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork reveals whether cigars are any less harmful than cigarettes.

COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States. This disease literally takes a person's breathe away. New technology is helping these patients breathe easier and live longer.

It's a debilitating disease that causes irreversible damage to the lungs. A new therapy could help these patients breathe easier without surgery.

The Girl Scouts of America aren't too happy about e-cig companies using their cookie's name to sell flavored nicotine. Neither are the makers of Tootsie Rolls or Cinnamon Toast Crunch-- they've all sent cease and desist letters.

The Girl Scouts of America aren't too happy about e-cig companies using their cookie's name to sell flavored nicotine. Neither are the makers of Tootsie Rolls or Cinnamon Toast Crunch-- they've all sent cease and desist letters.

Scientists have developed an oxygen microparticle that could deliver oxygen to the bloodstream, even if your lungs couldn't. So far, they've tested it successfully on rabbits.

Scientists have developed an oxygen microparticle that could deliver oxygen to the bloodstream, even if your lungs couldn't. So far, they’ve tested it successfully on rabbits.

Quitting smoking is so important that many insurance plans cover a range of smoking cessation services, including nicotine replacement therapies and even hypnosis. Watch Robin Robin Miller, MD, discuss the options your insurance may offer.

Quitting smoking is so important that many insurance plans cover a range of smoking cessation services, including nicotine replacement therapies and even hypnosis. Watch Robin Robin Miller, MD, discuss the options your insurance may offer.

Allergies and COPD are bad enough on their own, but having both at the same time is extra frustrating. In this video, Sharecare's chief doctor, Darria Long-Gillespie, MD, offers helpful tips for managing COPD when allergies strike.

Allergies and COPD are bad enough on their own, but having both at the same time is extra frustrating. In this video, Sharecare's chief doctor, Darria Long-Gillespie, MD, offers helpful tips for managing COPD when allergies strike.

Respiratory therapists have found a fun way for pediatric patients to work on strengthening their breathing. They are giving them harmonicas and teaching them to play.

Smoking is typically associated with an increased risk for lung cancer; however, the unhealthy habit is also directly related to progressive lower respiratory conditions, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To demonstrate just how debilitating COPD can be, The Doctors conducts a Health Scare Experiment on an audience member named Merry, who has been smoking for roughly half of her life. Will the eye-opening experience convince her to kick the habit? (Part 2)

Smoking is typically associated with an increased risk for lung cancer; however, the unhealthy habit is also directly related to progressive lower respiratory conditions, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To demonstrate just how debilitating COPD can be, The Doctors conducts a Health Scare Experiment on an audience member named Merry, who has been smoking for roughly half of her life. (Part 1)

Learn your chances of forming a blood clot. Then, see how to protect yourself from getting one.

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Nene Leakes shares how she was recently diagnosed with pulmonary embolisms in her lungs. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how these form and who is most at risk.

It's being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for children with cystic fibrosis and now a new drug is helping them breathe easier and live longer

What does the strange device inside E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork's bag do?

The first couple of weeks after quitting smoking are probably the most challenging, but there are simple steps to help get you over the hump. Find out what the experts recommend with Robin Miller, MD.

Everyone knows that fruits and veggies are packed with vitamins and minerals, but they also have properties that help people stop smoking. In this video, Robin Miller, MD, explains how these superfoods help people kick the habit for good.

Understanding and acknowledging the immediate and long-term benefits of quitting smoking are key to helping you kick the habit for good. Pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D. describes one easy way to stay motivated in this video.

Understanding and acknowledging the immediate and long-term benefits of quitting smoking are key to helping you kick the habit for good. Pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D. describes one easy way to stay motivated in this video.

It's never too late to kick the habit, but doing it before your 40th birthday is ideal. Sharecare's chief doctor, Darria Long-Gillespie, MD, talks in this video about the health and life expectancy benefits of quitting smoking at various ages.

Everyone knows that fruits and veggies are packed with vitamins and minerals, but they also have properties that help people stop smoking. In this video, Robin Miller, MD, explains how these superfoods help people kick the habit for good.

Everyone needs a cheerleader sometimes, especially when making the effort to quit smoking for good. In this video, Robin Miller, MD discusses the role of smart phones in smoking cessation motivation.

For people in the process of quitting smoking, social situations can be really tough. Robin Miller, MD, talks in this video about simple measures to take to fight nicotine cravings and avoid setbacks.

The first couple of weeks after quitting smoking are probably the most challenging, but there are simple steps to help get you over the hump. Find out what the experts recommend with Robin Miller, MD.

For people in the process of quitting smoking, social situations can be really tough. Robin Miller, MD, talks in this video about simple measures to take to fight nicotine cravings and avoid setbacks.

Everyone needs a cheerleader sometimes, especially when making the effort to quit smoking for good. In this video, Robin Miller, MD discusses the role of smart phones in smoking cessation motivation.

It's never too late to kick the habit, but doing it before your 40th birthday is ideal. Sharecare's chief doctor, Darria Long-Gillespie, MD, talks in this video about the health and life expectancy benefits of quitting smoking at various ages.

If you've tried to quit smoking cigarettes, you know how hard it is. But you can quitâ€"and in this video, Michael Roizen, MD, offers up a secret to stoop smoking that can help you quit for good.

If you've tried to quit smoking cigarettes, you know how hard it is. But you can quit and in this video, Michael Roizen, MD, offers up a secret to stoop smoking that can help you quit for good.

Can the chemicals in your hot tub or pool scorch your lungs? The Doctors have the answer!

The Doctors discuss new anti-smoking ads that target people's sentimental feelings to encourage them to quit smoking, and compare their effectiveness to the popular grotesque images of the health effects of smoking.

If you've tried to quit smoking cigarettes, you know how hard it is. But you can quit--and in this video, Michael Roizen, MD, offers up a secret to stoop smoking that can help you quit for good.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in The Doctors' latest USA Weekend HealthSmart column.

If you've tried to quit smoking cigarettes, you know how hard it is. But you can quit--and in this video, Michael Roizen, MD, offers up a secret to stoop smoking that can help you quit for good.

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is part of an effort urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to regulate electronic cigarettes in the same way it regulates tobacco products.

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is part of an effort urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to regulate electronic cigarettes in the same way it regulates tobacco products.

You've probably seen more and more people puffing away at those electronic cigarettes lately. And as a concept they're great- smokers weaning themselves off of the real thing with this supposedly safer alternative. But are they really any better? Trace has the lowdown on E-Cigs.

You've probably seen more and more people puffing away at those electronic cigarettes lately. And as a concept they're great- smokers weaning themselves off of the real thing with this supposedly safer alternative. But are they really any better? Trace has the lowdown on E-Cigs.

The Doctors are joined by Dr. Brad Spellberg, an infectious disease specialist from UCLA Medical Center, to discuss a new SARS-like virus that can spread from person to person.

Ken Price has been living with Cystic Fibrosis since he was one year old, and the odds are stacked against him. Only 55 percent of double lung transplant recipients live past 5 years, and the number decreases after that. But in the 20 years since his surgery, he has won tennis tournaments and ran a marathon.

Ken Price has been living with Cystic Fibrosis since he was one year old, and the odds are stacked against him. Only 55 percent of double lung transplant recipients live past 5 years, and the number decreases after that. But in the 20 years since his surgery, he has won tennis tournaments and ran a marathon.

A stunning turn in the case of a 10-year-old girl who's family fought for a lifesaving transplant and won, igniting a national debate. Now there is word of a second transplant, after the first failed.

The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services says she doesn't want to intervene in transplant decisions about a dying Pennsylvania girl when other children are just as sick. The girl's family says they want that policy to change.

Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Vince Moss explains the body's remarkable ability to accommodate after having a lung or any other paired organ removed.

In Texas, one out of every five adults smokes; while more than half of U.S. smokers tried to quit last year, only one of every 20 actually did it. Add to that the fact that most smokers in Texas -- 90% -- start before the legal age of 18 and it's easy to see why a state senator wants the legal smoking age raised to 21.

In Texas, one out of every five adults smokes; while more than half of U.S. smokers tried to quit last year, only one of every 20 actually did it. Add to that the fact that most smokers in Texas -- 90% -- start before the legal age of 18 and it's easy to see why a state senator wants the legal smoking age raised to 21.

It's the third most common cause of death in the U.S., but now people suffering from the chronic disease have a new instrument to help them cope with it.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a coordinated effort with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to contain an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) that may have infected thousands of LA citizens. Learn how TB is transmitted and how the symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses.

Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears undergoes a fast and easy skin test to show how doctors determine if you have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB).

You know kicking the habit is good for your health, but when you do you might start gaining weight. Here's how doctors say you can stop smoking AND keep the pounds off.

You know kicking the habit is good for your health, but when you do you might start gaining weight. Here's how doctors say you can stop smoking AND keep the pounds off.

After a run, a man discovers he has a large blot clot in his lungs.

Scientists say severity of emphysema is a strong indication if a patient would survive.

Light cigarettes have come into the firing line recently, but are they really as unhealthy as regular brands? Find out once and for all.

Light cigarettes have come into the firing line recently, but are they really as unhealthy as regular brands? Find out once and for all.

Smoking is one habit many people find hard to quit. Find out five reasons why you should stamp out your cigarette addiction and take back control of your life.

A new report looks at secondhand smoke exposure that seeps from one apartment into another.

A judge has ordered cigarette manufacturers to create ads stating they "deliberately decieved" Americans about the dangers of smoking.

Spending just 10 minutes in the car with a smoker significantly increases exposure to harmful pollutants.

Smoking is one habit many people find hard to quit. Find out five reasons why you should stamp out your cigarette addiction and take back control of your life.

Hospitals may be able to do more to help smokers avoid lighting up.

A new report from the CDC finds more than half of U.S. smokers have tried to quit.

Exposure to secondhand smoke in cars impairs breathing within 20 minutes.

Researchers discover a gene that appears to reduce the risk for lung cancer.

Two men develop a bond after receiving a pair of lungs from an organ donor.

A 14-year-old thought she was just having a bad cold, but it turned out to be the first sign of something much more serious.

A new study explores how hookah smoking compares to cigarettes in term of damaging health effects.

Amoxicillin does not appear to help patients with a cough.

A new catheter using ultrasound energy along with drugscan be used to "blast" blood clots in the lungs.

Many popular sedatives have been linked to fatal pneumonia risk.

A booster shot of the whooping cough vaccine is recommended because its effectiveness wanes over time.

Young boy is told he needs to transfer schools because of his genetic markers for cystic fibrosis.

Boy who had a benign tumor removed found relief for further problems by taking vitamin D.

Black mold caused by Superstorm Sandy's moisture is compromising people's respiratory symptoms.

Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears discusses how to spot symptoms caused by mold and tips to protect yourself from harmful spores.

Children exposed to traffic pollution as an infant could be at risk for impaired lung function.

Smoking in cars produces air quality that is not healthy for children.

Even if smokers don't light up at home - their children are often exposed to secondhand smoke in the car.

What does it mean if your doctor refers you to a thoracic surgeon? Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Vince Moss explains.

If you have a productive cough, you might have bronchitis, which is inflammation and mucus buildup in larger airways.

If you have difficulty breathing, you might have pneumonia, which is an infection of your lungs.

The Doctors' producers traveled coast to coast in search of the most beautiful men in medicine to bring you a full year of helpful health tips and handsome faces with the Most Beautiful Doctors in America 2013 calendar. Meet Dr. June: Thoracic surgeon Dr. Vince Moss and urologic surgeon Dr. Vance Moss.

Music icon Donna Summer, known as "The Queen of Disco," passed away in 2012 from lung cancer, unrelated to smoking. Cancer specialist and President/CEO of The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute Dr. Lawrence Piro and The Doctors discuss the chances of a non-smoker developing lung cancer.

When three-year-old Alida was born prematurely, her parents, Aaron and Debbie, never expected she would have a rare lung condition that affects less than 500 children worldwide.

See how one girl with a rare lung disease has formed a special bond with her best friend, a Golden Retriever and Poodle hybrid known as Mr. Gibbs.

Neuroendocrine hyperplasia in infancy (NEHI) is a respiratory disease that causes the cells that transport oxygen into the bloodstream to overproduce.

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are a lot of ways you can manage your condition. Dr. David Sanderson explains what a woman should do once diagnosed with COPD.

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are a lot of ways you can manage your condition. Dr. David Sanderson explains what a woman should do once diagnosed with COPD.

Harvard graduate Kelcey Harrison decided to take action after losing a friend and classmate to lung cancer. Kelcey is running from New York to San Francisco to not only raise awareness and fundraise for research efforts, but to extinguish the myth that only heavy smokers fall victim to the disease.

At age 38, Jennifer Gold is a modern health miracle, having exceeded the average life expectancy of a CF patient.

See the new procedure that's giving lungs that wouldn't normally pass the test for transplant, a second chance of saving lives.

Baby powder prank videos are popping up all over the Internet, but The Doctors warn that these tricks may be more harmful than they seem.

News reports are surfacing on the dangers of a popular dare: The Cinnamon Challenge. Fueled by social media and YouTube video uploads, people record themselves struggling to swallow a full tablespoon of ground cinnamon within a minute and without water. The Doctors illustrate why the cinnamon challenge is so difficult and dangerous.

Diane Aulger's husband, Mark, was diagnosed with terminal pulmonary fibrosis after overcoming a battle with colon cancer, all while she was pregnant. She explains why she elected to induce labor early so Mark could meet his infant daughter before his time ran out.

After being diagnosed with terminal pulmonary fibrosis, Mark Aulger, 52, had one final wish - to meet his infant daughter before his time ran out.

Mark Aulger, 52, was suddenly diagnosed with terminal pulmonary fibrosis and passed away days after the birth of his daughter. Mark's widow, Diane, joins The Doctors along with her five children. Watch as Diane's kids receive a special educational offer from Dallas Christian College.

Mark Aulger, 52, was suddenly diagnosed with terminal pulmonary fibrosis and passed away days after the birth of his daughter. Mark's widow, Diane, joins The Doctors to talk about his untimely passing and how her other children are coping since his death.

How long does it take for your lungs to heal after quitting smoking? The answer may surprise you. Part of the series Mondays with Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

While most parents try to get their children to sleep, for Monique, putting her two children to bed is another story. Monique, her 9-year-old daughter, Amalia, and 5-year-old son, Diego, all suffer from a rare genetic disease called congenital hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) or central sleep apnea, which can cause them to stop breathing while asleep. Learn more about the disorder.

More Americans have died from occupational disease in the past 40 years than in all our wars combined. Virtually all of these 100,000 annual deaths are preventable. 'If I poisoned someone they would put me away for life, but the company I worked for poisoned me and got away with it', says one disabled worker. Cathy Calzaretta was only 18 when she began to work for Valenite in California. Within three years her lungs were destroyed.

See how the Oxyview Glasses, designed for patients who require supplemental oxygen for conditions like COPD, use hidden breathing tubes in the rim to make the breathing apparatus less noticeable.

More Americans have died from occupational disease in the past 40 years than in all our wars combined. Virtually all of these 100,000 annual deaths are preventable. 'If I poisoned someone they would put me away for life, but the company I worked for poisoned me and got away with it', says one disabled worker. Cathy Calzaretta was only 18 when she began to work for Valenite in California. Within three years her lungs were destroyed.

COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Twelve million Americans have been diagnosed with the condition, which some know as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. How an antibiotic a day could help keep attacks at bay

Allergist Dr. Marc J. Meth explains when a chronic cough may require a trip to a specialist.

Scientists used stem cells to grow tiny lungs in a lab and they actually breathe in and out. Find out what this could mean for the future of lung transplants.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains pneumonia and when to get the pneumonia vaccine.

The Doctors explain how ,long people have the cough for with Bronchitis and kind of treatment there is for it.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains the differences between viral, bacterial and fungal lung infections, and why knowing this information can save your life.

COPD is on the rise. Are you at risk?

They may seem similar, but they are really different disease states. Learn more about how asthma and emphysema are different.

When you have emphysema and depend on oxygen to help you breathe, it creates unique challenges while traveling. Learn some tips that may help.

COPD is a chronic disease. Learn what you can do to get disability help.

Patty Loveless, award-winning country music singer, speaks with EmpowHER about how COPD has affected her family and about her work with DRIVE4COPD, a public health initiative to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Danica Patrick, NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver, speaks with EmpowHER about the causes and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and her work with DRIVE4COPD, a public health initiative to raise awareness of COPD.

Patty Loveless, award-winning country music singer, speaks with EmpowHER about how COPD has affected her family and about her work with DRIVE4COPD, a public health initiative to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Danica Patrick opens up about losing her grandmother to COPD.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork demonstrates how COPD affects the body and explains that it's the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S.

Melissa, 30, struggles to breathe at high altitudes. She says she's suffered from it since 2003.