Q: I was just diagnosed with lung cancer. How can I improve my chances for a cure?
A: The best hope for lung cancer cure is immediate treatment. If you have lung cancer or suspected lung cancer, there is more hope than you realize. More >>

Q: Why is my allergy medicine behind the counter?
A: A new amendment to the U.S. Patriot Act says that decongestants containing the ingredient pseudoephedrine must now be sold from behind the counter at pharmacies and stores. More >>

Q: I smoked for many years, but quit about five years ago. I’d like to be sure my lungs are healthy now. Is there a screening test for lung cancer?
A: Yes, there is. The results of a recent study show that CT scan screening may be effective for finding early stage lung cancers. More >>

Q: My child has been diagnosed with asthma. What now?
A: Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States. It is estimated that there are approximately five million children in this country with asthma. More >>

Q: What is whooping cough?
A: Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. The illness is characterized by severe coughing spasms that can last from three weeks to two months. More >>

Q: My child was just diagnosed with asthma. What do I need to know about inhalers?
A: Treating asthma today is much different than it was even just a few years ago. Newer inhaler options give better flexibility in how the medicine is delivered and the type of medicines you can use. More >>

Q: What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
A: Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless toxic gas. If you are exposed to carbon monoxide, it will bind to your hemoglobin (the protein molecule in red blood cells) in place of oxygen. More >>