Alveolar macrophages are immune cells that live in the tiny air sacs of the lungs. Under normal conditions, these cells act ...

Health officials in Ohio are warning about an increase in pneumonia cases in children. The state has seen 145 cases in kids aged 3 to 14 years old, and some are referring to the condition as “white ...

Stage 3 lung cancer treatment often involves chemotherapy and radiation, leading to potential radiation pneumonitis. Osimertinib (Tagrisso) addition slightly increases mild pneumonitis cases but ...

Cold air can irritate the airways that carry air into the lungs, potentially causing symptoms like coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.

Researchers at the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research have discovered that certain immune cells in the lungs play a dual role in allergic conditions like asthma. While these cells normally ...

As the weather turns colder, many people notice their breathing feels a little heavier and chest discomfort rises. For people ...

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer, with a five-year survival rate of only 5%.

The UAB Lung Biology Program provides a cutting-edge and interdisciplinary hub for scientists, clinicians, and the next generation of researchers to accelerate understanding of lung biology through ...