For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and the current cold snap poses significant challenges.

When the scarring is in the tissues of the lung, these are called “sequelae” or fibrotic changes, which can lead to loss of lung function. The loss of lung function can manifest with shortness ...

Dr. Andy Whittamore, a GP and clinical lead at Asthma and Lung UK, shed light on four chronic lung conditions that tend to ...

With the daily environmental pollution taking a massive toll on our lungs as evidenced by the poor air quality index (AQI) of ...

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic interstitial lung disease characterized by progressive scarring of lung ...

People with a serious lung condition are being asked to take part in a £2m research project aimed at reducing scarring of the lungs. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a condition in which ...

Prolonged inflammation can lead to scarring, known as pulmonary fibrosis, that can stiffen the lungs and restrict oxygen uptake. Although many different treatments exist, many ILDs are chronic and ...

Airborne pollutants, such as sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, can irritate the eyes, leading to redness, dryness, and ...

For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and ... “So, that sort of damage and scarring between the active bits of the lungs means that people find it harder to breathe ...

A study by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has revealed the alarming threat ...

Aside from revolutionizing cancer treatment, new therapies are also addressing chronic diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease characterized by scarring of the lung tissue.