Lung & Respiratory Health
Protecting Breathing, Lung Function, and Respiratory Health
The lungs and respiratory system deliver oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide with every breath. Conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, bronchitis, sleep-related breathing problems, and lung cancer can affect energy, endurance, sleep quality, and long-term health when symptoms are not recognized early.
Why it matters: ongoing cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness,
coughing up blood, repeated lung infections, or unexplained fatigue should be evaluated carefully.
Early testing can help identify respiratory problems before they progress and become harder to manage.
Asthma & Wheezing
COPD & Chronic Bronchitis
Pneumonia & Infections
Sleep Breathing Problems
Lung Cancer Awareness
133,248
Deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases in the U.S.
Chronic lower respiratory diseases include conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema,
which can gradually reduce breathing capacity over time.
Source: CDC / National Vital Statistics System, 2024 — chronic lower respiratory diseases deaths: 133,248.
CDC
National asthma data updated by CDC surveillance
Asthma can cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, and symptoms
may worsen with allergens, infections, exercise, smoke, or air pollution.
Source: CDC, Most Recent Asthma Data, 2024 — national and state asthma statistics are reported using CDC surveillance systems.
229,410
Estimated new lung cancer cases in the U.S. in 2026
Lung cancer risk is strongly linked with smoking history, but it can also occur in people
who have never smoked. Persistent or worsening respiratory symptoms should be checked.
Source: American Cancer Society, Lung Cancer Key Statistics, 2026 — estimated 229,410 new lung cancer cases.