For her entire life, Jenny Livingston has lived with the devastating effects of cystic fibrosis, which used to send her to the hospital three to four times each year. However...
Retired fire captain Shawn M. Graves celebrates the 8-year anniversary of his life-saving double lung transplant at University of Utah Health. Graves, who was diagnosed with COPD, credits his transplant...
An asthma attack is much more than just feeling winded after exercise and needing to catch your breath. Learn what can trigger an attack and what to do if you...
Twelve years after receiving a life-saving double lung transplant at University of Utah Health, Doug Akagi is thriving and celebrating his health. As a long-term transplant survivor, Doug's story showcases...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a degenerative lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs and difficulty breathing. About 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, but...
Asthma may not be the first thing you think of during the winter. But colder weather can exacerbate symptoms for people with the condition. Here’s why.
Typically, the fall and winter months are times when sickness increases and spreads more easily. The good news is there are things you can do to help protect yourself and...
Hazy skies during the summer months should be as concerning as they look. The lingering hue could be heat, elevated ozone air pollution, or particulate pollution related to wildfire smoke...
En un esfuerzo por proporcionar una atención más completa y coordinada a los pacientes con COVID-19 que siguen sufriendo los efectos persistentes de la enfermedad, University of Utah Health ha...
