Lung Disease

As health officials investigate a summer outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, an epidemiologist shares how it spreads, who is most vulnerable and when to seek treatment.

With New York State under an air quality advisory, a pulmonary and critical care medicine expert explains how to stay safe.

A pulmonologist explains the crucial role these organs play in the body and how to keep them healthy.

A pediatric pulmonologist explains the risks of summertime pollution and offers guidance on how to maintain lung health.

After receiving their transplants at NewYork-Presbyterian, three patients share how the gift of life gave them a second chance.

An infectious disease expert explains the symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumonia and how to treat it.

A pulmonologist explains how vaping works, the difference between e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes, and how vaping impacts lung health.

An expert explains why it is not only longtime smokers who are at risk for lung cancer and dispels other common misconceptions about the disease.

This lung infection can be life-threatening if symptoms aren’t identified early.