The long-term effects of respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 are a major public health burden. Some estimates suggest over 65 million people around the world suffer from long COVID-19.

Arthritis drugs already available for prescription have the potential to halt lingering lung problems that can last months or years after COVID-19 infections, new research from the University of ...

Researchers have discovered a new autoimmune syndrome associated with COVID-19 that can cause life-threatening lung disease. The syndrome — which scientists have dubbed "MDA5-autoimmunity and ...

Duke-NUS researchers have identified that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can significantly reduce or reverse lung scarring. This discovery paves the way for novel treatments that could ...

Researchers have discovered a pathway by which immune cells prevent the lungs' protective barrier from healing after viral infections like COVID-19. Investigators involved in a multicenter study ...

Engineered stone fabrication releases toxic silica dust that can cause incurable silicosis, highlighting a growing ...

When breathing becomes increasingly difficult with no clear explanation, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) might be the culprit behind the concerning symptoms. This rare yet devastating lung disease ...

Arthritis drugs already available for prescription have the potential to halt lingering lung problems that can last months or years after COVID-19 infections, new research from the University of ...

Health experts have warned that vaping can scar your lungs for life, after a number of reports of people suffering with 'popcorn lung'. Officially known as bronchiolitis obliterans, popcorn lung is a ...

What Is Jascayd, and Why Does It Matter? Jascayd (nerandomilast) is a new oral medicine approved to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. IPF is a rare and serious condition that causes ...

Lung cancer is often associated with cigarette smoking, but various other factors can contribute to the development of this disease. Understanding these factors is crucial for prevention and early ...