About.com Health: Protect Your Lungs and Keep Breathin' Easy

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor The dipping temperatures of fall―and even worse, winter―can mean more difficult breathing for people with lung disease. So as the cold weather starts to set in, take a moment during both COPD Awareness Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month to find out how you can breathe easy all year 'round, despite the elements. Put a Curb On COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S., just after heart disease and cancer. What You Should Know About COPD Standard Symptoms of COPD Assess Your COPD Risk Search Related Topics:  types of copd  symptoms of copd  diagnosis of copd How Do You Get COPD? While cigarette smoking is the main cause of COPD, long-term exposure to airway irritants, genetics and other factors can also play a role. Causes of COPD COPD in the Never-Smoker Living and Coping With COPD Search Related Topics:  alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency  secondhand smoke  air pollution and copd The Different Types of Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, but unfortunately the signs are often overlooked or attributed to something else. That's why it's important to familiarize yourself with the Various Types of Lung Cancer. Symptoms of Lung Cancer in Women Symptoms of Lung Cancer in Men Search Related Topics:  lung cancer types  non-small cell lung cancer  small cell lung cancer Top 10 Lung Cancer Myths Do you think that only smokers get lung cancer? Think again. That and other commonly-held beliefs are dispelled in these 10 Misconceptions About Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers Is Screening For Lung Cancer Beneficial? Search Related Topics:  cancer myths  lung cancer causes  lung cancer treatments Related Searches COPD Lung Symptoms of COPD Health Screen Health Screenings Lung Cancer Featured Articles Clean Up Your Indoor Air The Pros and Cons of E-Cigarettes Exercise To Treat COPD Lung Cancer Survival Rates by Stage and Type Treat Low Back Pain and Sciatica Naturally When Eating Disorders and Sports are Intertwined   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement