Francis was serene after arriving at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after presiding over his morning audiences, Vatican spokesperson ...

People in rural areas are at greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a variety of factors. We explain why.

Lyn Iemma, aged 75 years at the time of writing, would not describe her life as dramatic. Born and raised in Perth, WA, Australia, this thriving but relaxed city is the place she has always called ...

Around 20% to 25% of individuals with rapidly declining FEV1/FVC trajectories experienced wheezing and usual ...

To keep the littlest lungs healthy during the coldest temperatures, it’s important for parents to know what to look for and ...

The healing power of the breath has been known for thousands of years and therapies involving breathing techniques are enjoying a renaissance, according to modern-day practitioners. Ancient ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make regular breathing difficult, and it’s possible to have times when symptoms suddenly worsen. These flare-ups, known as exacerbations ...

Asthma leads to episodic but reversible airway obstruction and wheezing. The condition is easy to define clinically provided other sources of airway obstruction causing bronchial hyperreactivity ...

Technegas involves the patient breathing a superheated radioactive, gas-like substance, which sounds as unhealthy as smoking a pack of fags but leads to better lung imaging. The tool is currently used ...

Technegas involves the patient breathing a superheated radioactive, gas-like substance, which sounds as unhealthy as smoking a pack of fags but leads to better lung imaging. The tool is currently ...

Breathing troubles stemming from COPD can improve with special breathing techniques, such as pursed-lip breathing and breathing muscle-strengthening exercises. People can learn how to do these in ...