Health Tip: Don't Neglect Warning Signs of Lung Disease

(HealthDay News) -- Your lungs are delicate organs, and whatever is in the air you breathe can directly affect their health.

The American Lung Association says warning signs of lung disease include:

  • A cough that lasts at least a month.
  • Shortness of breath after little or no activity, or that doesn't improve after you've finished exercising.
  • Wheezing or other signs of difficulty breathing.
  • Chronic chest pain that lasts at least a month.
  • Producing blood when you cough.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Are You Ruining Your Child's Chance To Avoid Food Allergies?

    Seasonal Allergies Might Increase Suicide Rate, Study Says

    How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious

    Adrenaline Nasal Sprays Work As Well As EpiPen For Allergic Shock

    Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says

    Water-Damaged Homes, Heavy Air Pollution Increase Asthma Risk In Kids

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    New Discovery Could Change How Asthma Is Treated, Scientists Say

    UV Air Filters Cut Airborne Asthma Triggers, Study Finds

    Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds

    Could a High-Dose Flu Shot Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk?

    They Spent Hours In A Room Full Of Flu Patients And Walked Out Healthy — Here's How

    Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward