Lungs & Breathing

We think of the lungs as being responsible for breathing, but that is just one part of lung function. Lung disease includes chronic conditions like asthma and COPD as well as emergency situations like pulmonary embolism. Respiratory problems can range from coughs and hiccups to shortness of breath and hyperventilation. A pulmonary function test, lung scan, chest x-ray and other tests can help identify what’s causing symptoms.