COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - American Lung …
WEBChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable. Here you'll find information, resources and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support ...
Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis - American Lung Association
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include: Cough, which may produce greenish, yellow or even bloody mucus. Fever, sweating and shaking chills. Shortness of breath. Rapid, shallow breathing. Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough. Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue.
Steps to Take if You Test Positive for COVID-19
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Contact your healthcare provider. Tell them you tested positive for COVID-19 and are home recovering. Based on your underlying health and symptoms you may warrant and benefit from additional treatment that works best when started early. Take it easy. Rest up and stay hydrated.
Learn About Shortness of Breath | American Lung Association
WEBJun 13, 2024 · If you are suddenly short of breath, contact your healthcare provider right away. There are many possible causes for this, including: Heart attack. Carbon monoxide poisoning. Low blood pressure. Asthma flare-up. Pneumonia. Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) Emotional distress, anxiety or a panic attack.
Pneumonia Treatment and Recovery - American Lung Association
WEBAug 12, 2024 · It may take time to recover from pneumonia. Some people feel better and are able to return to their normal routines within a week. For other people, it can take a month or more. Most people continue to feel tired for about a month. Adequate rest is important to maintain progress toward full recovery and to avoid relapse.
What Is Asthma? - American Lung Association
WEBApr 19, 2023 · It can be serious, even life-threatening. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed so you live a normal, healthy life. Asthma is a chronic lung disease causing changes in the airways of the lungs. Watch this 2-minute animated video to learn more about these changes and triggers that may …
Treating and Managing Tuberculosis - American Lung Association
WEBJun 7, 2024 · If you have an active TB disease you will probably be treated with a combination of antibacterial medications for a period of six to 12 months. The most common treatment for active TB is isoniazid INH in combination with three other drugs—rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol. You may begin to feel …
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) - American Lung …
WEBAcute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a rapidly progressive disease occurring in critically ill patients. It causes fluid to leak into the lungs, making it difficult to get oxygen into the blood. Most people who get ARDS are already in the hospital for trauma or illness.
WEBSPIROMETRY IMPLEMENTATION QUICK GLANCE GUIDE. Forced Vital Capacity (FVC): The volume delivered during an expiration made as forcefully and completely as possible starting from full inspiration. Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1): The volume delivered in the first second of a FVC maneuver. …
What Causes Asthma? | American Lung Association
WEBJun 7, 2024 · If you have asthma, exposures to certain elements in the workplace can cause asthma symptoms. And, for some people, exposure to certain dusts (industrial or wood dusts), chemical fumes and vapors, and molds can cause asthma to develop for the very first time. Smoking. Cigarette smoke irritates the airways. Smokers have a …