Lung cancer is a particularly challenging form of cancer. It often strikes unexpectedly and aggressively with little warning, ...

The proportion of people who have never smoked being diagnosed with lung cancer is rising, with new research pointing to air pollution as a growing contributor to lung cancer around the world.

Feb. 6, 2025 — Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Researchers have discovered that the disease causes changes in the immune system early in life ...

COPD is a progressive lung disease with mild symptoms in the early stages that gradually worsen. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve lung function. People with COPD often have trouble ...

Today, Australian researchers reveal how multiple chemicals found in cigarette smoke and e-cigarettes alter the function of a key type of immune cell found in the lungs. Cigarette smoking is known ...

A lung biopsy involves the removal of tissue or growths from the lungs. A doctor will use special devices, such as a fine needle, to remove the sample. A lung biopsy can help diagnose lung ...

Breathing is something we do every moment, yet we rarely think about the health of our lungs until a problem arises. With rising pollution levels, smoking, and other environmental toxins ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — Researchers have shown that a test called ORACLE can predict lung cancer survival at the point of diagnosis better than currently used clinical risk factors. This could help ...

A patient organisation in the UK has said that a lack of basic testing for lung conditions like asthma in primary care is leading to many people remaining undiagnosed, adding to the pressure faced ...

The gold standard for finding lung cancer early is computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening. However, this is limited to people who have smoked. Currently, there are more non-smokers (never ...