What are the complications of pneumonia?

Untreated pneumonia can progress and spread into all the lung fields, making it difficult to breathe; if severe, patients may need assisted breathing in the hospital as pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, explains.

Learn how to protect yourself from this serious illness, and how to support your recovery if you develop the infection.

Do you have a nagging cough that just won’t go away? It could be atypical, or “walking” pneumonia.

Throwing up and poor oral hygiene are two surprising ways to pick up a lung infection.

While much of your cancer risk is out of your hands, you may be able to lower your odds by managing your weight.

An overview of hospice care, including the benefits it can offer and basic strategies for finding hospice care.