Malignant Mesothelioma

An incurable cancer form, mesothelioma causes death in patients within a year. The link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma is now well established. Also, since most mesothelial tumors are canc...

Respiratory Diseases

Respiratory diseases are diseases of the respiratory system – ranging from the common cold to pneumonia, pulmonary embolism and asthma.

This respiratory diseases support group brings together...

Sleep Disorder: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Obstructive sleep apnea is sleep apnea (or pauses in breathing during sleep) caused by an obstruction in the airway. Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include snoring, daytime sleepiness, and waking...

Smoking And Cancer

Smoking is a kind of recreational drug use when a substance (usually tobacco) is burned and the vapors inhaled. Smoking is addictive, and smokers are at risk for a number of diseases including lung ca...

Tuberculosis / Pulmonary Tuberculosis / Lung Tuberculosis / TB

Tuberculosis (TB) is a common infectious and often deadly disease caused by the bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis. When it attacks the lungs, it is called pulmonary or lung tuberculosis.

Jo...