Emphysema is one of the most common respiratory ... is generally the result of long-term damage to the lungs caused by smoking or exposure to other harmful substances. Professor Malcolm Maden ...

Many people believe that only active smokers are at risk of smoking-related diseases. However, passive smoking—breathing in ...

This interactive map explains where COPD rates, hospitalizations, and deaths are highest across the United States.

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Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body, increasing the risk of lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory issues, and ...

A tobacco class-action lawsuit has settled for a $32.5-billion settlement, and it could mean hundreds of thousands of dollars ...

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways carrying air into and out of the lungs. Smoking causes lung disease, heart disease and increased risks of several different types of cancer due to ...