DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a nonsmoker lung cancer hasn't been a concern of mine, but I recently heard it can affect people who have never smoked. If someone is concerned about lung cancer, what symptoms ...

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) refers to a group of conditions that cause damage and stiffness in the lung tissue. Over time, this damage can make it harder for oxygen to move into the bloodstream.

For most Americans, the letters "NTM" don’t mean anything. But for tens of thousands of people across the country, they represent something serious: a chronic lung disease that’s often overlooked, ...

Lungs are one of the most crucial organs of our body, with the vital function of providing oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and maintaining acid-base equilibrium. However, lung health often gets ...

If you think smoking is the only threat to your lungs, think again. Rising air pollution, occupational hazards, lifestyle choices, and, of course, smoking all put a significant strain on respiratory ...

Zintle was aged 23 years when she presented for the first time to our clinic in South Africa. Her oxygen saturation was 59% on room air, and for months she had been too short of breath to leave her ...