Lung Videos

More older adults are coming down with RSV and having worse outcomes like pneumonia and hospitalization. What can you do to cut your chances?

“I’ve never coughed so hard in my life,” Susan Green says. Scary and rather surprising, since she’d never heard of RSV before. It even landed her in the ER.

RSV plus an underlying condition like heart or lung disease leads to a weakened immune system and additional strain. It makes recovery more complicated.

Advocacy groups are working to spread the word and stamp out misinformation. But what else can cause disparity in certain populations?

What’s the single best way to fend off dangerous symptoms? Since the pandemic, there’s been a bigger spotlight on RSV, which can swing from mild to severe.

Which symptoms signal a serious case of RSV? Call a doctor if an older adult shows signs of the infection spreading to their lower respiratory tract.

Feel a sore throat and runny nose coming on? How do you know if it’s the common cold or something more like RSV or respiratory syncytial virus?

For some, RSV symptoms can be more severe than those of the common cold. Here’s how to stop the spread.

RSV primarily affects children under 2, but it can be serious in adults over 65 who are immunocompromised or have chronic conditions. Here’s why.

Most of us can breathe in MAC, a bacteria found in soil and water, and never get sick. For others, it can lead to infection and lung disease.

Bronchitis is a common condition. Learn more about what it is, what causes it, how it changes your lungs, and how it's treated.

MERS is a respiratory illness that can lead to fever, shortness of breath, pneumonia and kidney failure. Find out more about it and how it spreads

Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in your lungs. It’s usually mild but can be deadly, so see a doctor.

Compare the sound of healthy lungs to noises that indicate a bigger health issue like pneumonia, rales, and other conditions.

Breathing in secondhand smoke can lead to several serious health conditions.

Sixth-grader Chloe Fernandez shares her story through her book, PCD Has Nothing On Me! See how WebMD’s 2017 Health Hero: Advocate doesn’t let this condition hold her back.

How much air can your lungs hold? Why aren’t they the same size? Inhale some information about this hardworking pair.

Here's what you need to know about pulmonary hypertension, from early warning signs to ways you can manage it.

MERS is Middle East respiratory syndrome, which is brought on by a virus that has wreaked havoc in the Eastern Hemisphere.

New York City has more cases of Legionnaires’ Disease, a serious and sometimes fatal form of pneumonia, than ever before.

COPD cannot be cured, but patients can learn to live with it and have a good quality of life. Some patients live many years with this lung disease.

As many as 12 million Americans have COPD and haven’t been diagnosed. Early detection can help slow progression of the disease.

COPD is the third leading cause of death. In most cases, smoking causes this lung disease, but there are other causes.

Renovating your home can be hazardous to your health if you don't take precautions to keep your work environment safe.

Being "green" means different things to different people. For some with respiratory concerns, it's a quality-of-life issue.