| Asthma | COPD | Pneumococcal Pneumonia |
| Lung Cancer | Tuberculosis | Additional Resources |
Lung Health: Breathe Easier
Our lungs allow us to breathe and get oxygen into the bloodstream and the cells of our bodies. During a normal day, we breathe nearly 25,000 times, and take in (or inhale) large amounts of air. The air we take in is mostly oxygen and nitrogen. But air also has things in it that can hurt our lungs such as bacteria, viruses, tobacco smoke, car exhaust, and other air pollutants. More than 30 million Americans are now living with lung disease, but lung disease can be lifelong and in some cases lethal. Click on the links below to learn more about some common lung diseases.
- Lung Cancer
- Asthma
- Pneumococcal Pneumonia
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Tuberculosis
- Additional Resources
Health information in this article was obtained from the following sources: American Lung Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & The National Women's Health Information Center. Published January 2004. Last updated April 2007.
HIP reviews this article, as all articles in MyHealth, on a quarterly basis.
