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Man steps away from eating at the table to cough with hand on sternum, with partner continuing eating at the table

July 2, 2025/Lung

What’s Going On When Something ‘Goes Down the Wrong Pipe’?

When something like food or drink goes down your windpipe rather than your esophagus, it can cause coughing and sometimes choking

Asbestos warning sign taped to side of house

June 19, 2025/Lung

Asbestos in Old Homes: Health Risks, Exposure Prevention and Safe Handling

There’s no safe way to find, handle, repair or remove asbestos yourself — it’s always a job for a professional

May 6, 2025/Lung

Just How Dangerous Is Mold?

Mold exposure can cause allergic reactions, asthma and skin rashes

Person relaxing in a salt therapy room with salt rocks on the walls

April 21, 2025/Lung

Could Salt Therapy Improve Your Health?

Many claims lack science-backed research, but halotherapy is popular and considered safe

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A healthcare provider looking at an X-ray of lungs, with oversized lungs in background

March 12, 2025/Lung

What’s the Difference Between Bronchitis and Pneumonia?

Both are respiratory infections, but bronchitis affects your bronchial tubes, while pneumonia affects the air sacs in your lungs

Two firefighters with hoses amidst smoke

February 3, 2025/Lung

How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Your Health

Breathing in toxic smoke can lead to serious health problems

Person in sweater and knit hat facing window, with winter, snowy yard outside

February 3, 2025/Primary Care

Dry Air Can Negatively Impact Your Health — Here’s What To Do About It

Investing in a humidifier and keeping yourself hydrated can help you stay healthy despite dry air

Person exhaling, with hookah wand in hand, in hookah den

January 13, 2025/Lung

Yes, Hookah Is Just as Bad for You as Cigarettes

From dental diseases to cardiovascular problems, the harmful effects of smoking hookah have plenty of downsides for your health

Caregiver setting a humidfier is child's bedroom, with child in bed and cat sleeping on the floor

January 10, 2025/Lung

4 Ways a Humidifier Can Improve Your Health

Used correctly, a humidifier can help with nose bleeds, allergies, dry skin, sleep quality and more

Person in bed sleeping on their side, covers off

January 3, 2025/Sleep

Breathing Problems? Try These Sleep Positions

If you’re feeling short of breath, sleep can be tough — propping yourself up or sleeping on your side may help