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Marking Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day 2025 on February 2, it's essential to shed light on the often-overlooked connection between RA and lung health. Can rheumatoid arthritis cause lung damage?

Learn how herbal teas can help boost lung health reduce inflammation and protect against the harmful effects of air pollution ...

Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow ...

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, which are packed with vitamin C, can significantly strengthen your ...

Dermatomyositis and lupus may share symptoms in some cases. Here's what you need to know about these autoimmune conditions.

Exposures to silica dust, solvents or heavy metals increase the likelihood of developing various forms of myositis, ...

These changes lead to frequent inflammation ... New Screening Device Shows Promise for Early Lung Cancer Detection ... to spot the disease even before symptoms occur. Similar in design to glucose ...

Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Working with an international team, researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered that the ...

This article will help you to understand the early symptoms of Japanese influenza and how it can lead to pneumonia.

World Rheumatoid Arthritis Day on February 2, 2025, is a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding rheumatoid ...