That ended two years ago when, at the age of 43, he was diagnosed with advanced black lung disease. He’s now waiting for a lung transplant, breathes with the help of an oxygen tank, and needs ...

The FEV1/FVC ratio is a test that helps measure how much air you can forcefully expire (exhale) from your lungs. It involves a tool called a spirometer that can measure the volume of breath expired in ...

Nova Scotia’s Lung Screening Program, which aims to detect the disease earlier in people with higher risk, is expanding to NSH’s Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough counties).

“It was my first competition (Chennai) in two years without pain. Earlier, at times, I would even feel pain in my lungs when I tried to walk. I would do a 10-metre run and then stop. Now I feel like a ...

On his 18th birthday, Estêvão writes a touching tribute to his mom and dad: “You will always be my two biggest idols.

Lung Cancer Remains At Bay Long After Immune Therapy Is Dropped By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Immunotherapy might help keep lung cancer at bay ...

"I trust him with my life," said Hagan, who just finished his cancer treatment. Hagan, who spent years as a truck driver, is waiting to see if recent radiation for lung cancer worked. It's the ...

Vacuums without sufficient filtration can become an indoor source of particulate matter (PM), a major health hazard for children, older adults and anyone with chronic lung disease. Here is what you ...

Happy Seniors program in Pune helps single seniors find companionship through marriage or live-in relationships after 60.