Think twice about that side of bacon during breakfast if you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Cured meats may be linked with increased hospital readmissions for COPD patients.

Asthma control is an important, but difficult, aspect of the disease for parents. A non-invasive test can help measure control which can lead to better treatment.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has no known origin with no treatment. A new study is giving some insights for sufferers with a new inhaled medication.

Poor lung function may be more than just a symptom of respiratory disease. A new study has shown a link between lung function and the increased risk of heart failure.

Obesity is a risk factor for several diseases, including asthma. In a new study, obesity increased the risk of asthma in children but the risk varied between ethnic and racial groups.

For asthma sufferers, taking medicine is a daily routine. Surprisingly, a new study shows that nearly half of asthma sufferers are not taking controller medications.

Allergy season means irritation for many but relief is available. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ( ACAAI ) has five ways to take control of allergy season.

When it comes to cystic fibrosis, much like any lung disease, understanding inflammation is important for treatment. Researchers have discovered that cystic fibrosis inflammation occurs in two distinct ways.

Management systems are important in controlling chronic diseases like asthma. Using inflammation as a guide to treating asthma did not improve asthma control.