
Pneumonia Treatment and Recovery - American Lung Association
Apr 21, 2025 · Learn about pneumonia treatment options and recovery, which depend on the type of pneumonia you have and how severe it is, and understand if you are at risk for …
SABA = Short-Acting Beta2-Agonist – this medication quickly relaxes tight muscle bands around the airways (bronchi). Provide fast relieve to sudden asthma symptoms such as wheezing, …
Better Breathers Club | American Lung Association
Mar 19, 2025 · In Person or Virtual Meetings Better Breathers Club members learn better ways to cope with lung conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and asthma while …
Pulmonary Function Tests - American Lung Association
6 days ago · Lung function tests (or pulmonary function tests) include a variety of tests that check how well the lungs work.
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What Causes Pneumonia? - American Lung Association
Apr 21, 2025 · What Causes Pneumonia? Pneumonia can be caused by a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and fungi in the air we breathe. Identifying the cause of your pneumonia can …
How Lungs Work - American Lung Association
Apr 22, 2025 · How Lungs Work Lungs are part of the respiratory system, a group of organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe.
Asthma Basics - American Lung Association
Mar 13, 2025 · The American Lung Association's Asthma Basics course is a free online learning module designed to help people learn more about asthma.
Understanding Mucus in Your Lungs - American Lung Association
Jul 14, 2021 · Mucus in the lungs is known as phlegm or sputum. It is a common symptom in chronic lung diseases such as COPD (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema), cystic …
Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis - American Lung Association
Apr 21, 2025 · Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis Pneumonia is an infection that inflames your lungs' air sacs (alveoli). The air sacs may fill up with fluid or pus, causing symptoms such as a …