Fact Sheets

Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a broad term for different types of cancers that begin in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Interstitial lung disease refers to a group of diseases that irritate, inflame or scar the lungs and supporting air sacs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
Lung cancer in nonsmokers is cancer that is commonly dispersed throughout the lungs rather than concentrated in one location. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that affects the lungs, lymph nodes, and/or other tissues. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs, which may fill with fluid, in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Blood Clots in Veins, Heart and Lungs
When blood clots form within blood vessels they can obstruct blood flow, which can cause blockages affecting the heart, lungs and other organs.
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Smoking tobacco is the leading risk factor for small cell lung cancer, responsible for 98 percent of all cases.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of two primary types of lung cancer and the most common kind. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cancer Screening
Cancer screening is any method of looking for cancer before it causes symptoms and may be easier to treat.