Self-Care See All Immunizations See All Smoking Cessation See All Emotional Support See All  Influenza (Flu) in Immunizations Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory tract infection that spreads easily. It is caused by a virus. ...more  Pneumonia in Immunizations Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid.

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Managing Your COPD See All Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care  See All Managing Symptoms See All Managing Medications and Equipment See All Self-Care See All Preventing Complications See All  Overview of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care PM&R is a medical specialty that works to restore function for a person who has been disabled due to a disease, disorder, or injury. ...more  Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care A pulmonary rehab program can help people with long-term (chronic) lung diseases.

Occupational Exposures See All  Occupational Lung Diseases in Occupational Exposures Work-related lung diseases are lung problems that are made worse in certain work environments. They are caused by long-term exposure to certain irritants that are breathed into the lungs. These lung diseases may have lasting effects, even after the exposure ends. Read on for more details. ...more

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Smoking Cessation See All  Smoking and Respiratory Diseases in Smoking Cessation Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit. ...more  How to Quit Smoking, Again in Smoking Cessation Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good....more

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Pulmonary Tests & Procedures See All  Pulse Oximetry in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures Pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of your body furthest from your heart, such as the arms and legs. ...more  Pulmonary Function Tests in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after these tests.

Interactive Tools See All  Cost of Smoking Calculator There isn't much good that can be said about smoking. Now, on a positive note, do you know how much money you can save if you quit smoking today?...more  COPD Quiz Smoking is the main cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious, debilitating and often fatal illness.

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