November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about a condition that can affect the heart, lungs, and everyday life. The 2026 awareness campaign theme is “Living Under Pressure,” highlighting the physical and emotional pressures experienced by people living with pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is a condition that often develops gradually. Its…
Read MoreFever, body aches, cough, sore throat and tiredness can make you wonder whether you have influenza. However, having flu-like symptoms does not necessarily mean you have influenza (the flu). Several respiratory viruses can cause similar symptoms, and it is not always possible to identify the infection from symptoms alone. Understanding the possible causes of flu-like…
Read MoreWorld Chronic Cough Day is observed on 15 October to raise awareness of persistent cough, its impact on everyday life, and the importance of appropriate diagnosis and care. The 2026 campaign theme is “Let’s Talk About Cough.” The campaign encourages people living with chronic cough to share their experiences, seek medical advice and help others…
Read MoreIf you have a lung condition such as asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, or another chronic respiratory disease, influenza can be more than just a few days of fever and body aches. Flu can affect the lungs and may trigger worsening of an existing lung condition. For people with asthma and chronic lung disease, influenza…
Read MoreSeptember 2026 is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, an opportunity to increase awareness about pulmonary fibrosis and help patients and families better understand this group of lung diseases. Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring of the lung tissue, making the lungs stiffer and making it more difficult for oxygen to pass into the bloodstream. One of the best-known…
Read MoreCompleting treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a major step toward recovery. Most people who receive an appropriate treatment regimen and complete it as prescribed are successfully cured. However, TB can occur again in some people after treatment. If you previously completed TB treatment and later develop symptoms such as a persistent cough, fever, night…
Read MoreIf you have a lung condition such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, or another chronic respiratory disease, you may already be careful about avoiding infections. One infection that deserves particular attention is influenza, commonly called the flu. For someone with healthy lungs, influenza may cause fever, cough, body aches and tiredness. But in a…
Read MoreWhen a doctor tells someone, “You have COPD,” one of the first questions is often: “But I have never smoked. How can I have COPD?” It is a reasonable question. Smoking is the most important individual risk factor for COPD in many populations, but smoking is not the only way COPD can develop. The 2026…
Read MoreKyphoscoliosis is a condition in which the spine develops both a sideways curvature (scoliosis) and an increased forward curvature (kyphosis). While kyphoscoliosis primarily affects the spine and posture, more severe deformity can also affect the chest and the mechanics of breathing. Not everyone with kyphoscoliosis develops significant breathing problems. However, when the chest becomes restricted,…
Read MoreEvery year on 1st August, World Lung Cancer Day brings together healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and organizations worldwide to raise awareness about lung cancer. The day serves as a reminder that early detection, timely treatment, and better awareness can save lives. World Lung Cancer Day 2026 Theme The World Lung Cancer Day 2026 theme focuses…
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