Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Preventing COPD See All Smoking Cessation See All Air Pollution See All Occupational Exposures 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  What Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution? in Air Pollution A look at some of the major air pollutants and how they can affect you....more  Indoor Air Can Cause Health Problems in Air Pollution Don't think you're safe just because you're inside. The air in homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. ...more  Occupational Lung Diseases in Air Pollution, 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