Severe respiratory viral infection increases risk for lung cancer, according to study results.The findings — derived from work in murine models and retrospective analyses of data from humans — ...

Lung infections such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia and lung cancer both affect the respiratory system and can present with similar symptoms, including persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest ...

Scientists have created a new "molecular map" uncovering how an important human receptor involved in blood clotting and ...

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A lung pathogen grows stronger in iron-rich environments, but at the cost of its own virulence, revealing a hidden trade-off behind chronic infection. Study: Iron dictates the growth, biofilm ...

After lung transplantation, infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa independently predicted antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), researchers found. Through a series of mouse-model studies, the researchers ...

Aspergillosis is a fungal lung infection that mostly goes unnoticed or is misdiagnosed, despite affecting millions across the world every year. Caused by Aspergillus, a common mould found in soil, ...

When living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you can help prevent lung infections by quitting smoking and avoiding irritants such as secondhand smoke and strong scents. It’s ...

Specific combinations of CT imaging features rather than individual findings alone may improve the accuracy of identifying ...