Respiratory Health
The California Wildfires Are Making the Air Toxic—Here’s How to Protect Your Health
An air quality index over 150 is bad for you...and the peak in LA was more than double that.
By Jenna Ryu and Korin Miller
Walking Pneumonia Is on the Rise. Here Are the Symptoms to Look Out For
It’s like a bad chest cold with some serious stamina.
By Erica SloanMedically reviewed by Payal K. Patel, MD
Why Does My Chest Hurt When I Take Deep Breaths?
Don’t panic—the cause could be a common, non-life-threatening condition.
By Katie Camero
Mary Lou Retton Revealed the Subtle Symptoms That Led to Her Life-Threatening Pneumonia
The gymnastics legend was feeling okay—then her neighbor found her lying on the floor, struggling to breathe.
By Jenna Ryu
A Black Cardiologist Shares the #1 Thing She Does to Prevent Heart Disease
It requires a lot less effort than you might think.
By Tamekia ReeceMedically reviewed by Kevin S. Shah, MD
6 Ways Being Angry All the Time Can Wreak Havoc on Your Body
The physical effects of never-ending rage are real.
By Colleen de Bellefonds
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An Unknown Type of Bilateral Pneumonia Has Sickened 9 People and Killed 3 in Argentina
Health authorities are testing samples to try to determine the cause of the illness.
By Maggie O'Neill
10 Allergic Reaction Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
The signs go way beyond sneezing and wheezing.
By Lauren KrouseMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS
Could Allergies Be Causing Your Breathing Issues?
You could have this common condition.
By Sara Gaynes LevyMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS
Exercise-Induced Asthma Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Workouts
Don’t let asthma ruin your joy.
By Korin Miller and Ashley AbramsonMedically reviewed by Shewit Giovanni, MD, MS
Here’s How to Survive Your Spring Allergies
Make sneezing a thing of the past.
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNAMedically reviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD
Here’s What It’s Really Like to Live With Allergic Asthma
And why your triggers matter.
By Katie Bowles
Nikki Bella Updated Fans on Fiancé Artem Chigvintsev’s Monthlong Battle With Pneumonia
How long can pneumonia symptoms actually last?
By Serena Coady
How to Get Your Allergic Asthma Symptoms Under Control
Because you shouldn’t have to suffer through this.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS
5 Allergy Triggers That Can Set Off Asthma Symptoms
Many of them can easily lurk in your home.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD
Allergic Asthma Is Way More Common Than You Might Think
Here’s how it differs from typical seasonal allergies.
By Kimberly GoadMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS
Could Your Allergies Actually Be Causing a Type of Asthma?
Look to your triggers for the answer.
By Kimberly Goad and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MD
Here’s What Asthma Symptoms Really Feel Like During an Attack
And how to keep them in check.
By Korin Miller and Kimberly GoadReviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD
COPD vs. Asthma: What’s the Difference Between These Lung Conditions?
Telling them apart comes down to a few key factors.
By Kimberly GoadReviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MDMedically reviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MD
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‘Dry Scooping’ Pre-Workout Powder Is the Latest Dangerous Trend to Hit TikTok
What you need to know about the challenge.
By Carolyn L. Todd