Fact Sheets

Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
E-cigarette, or Vaping Product, Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)
E-cigarette, or vaping product, use-associated lung injury, or EVALI, is the term for the lung disease that can develop due to vaping. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by persistent obstruction to airflow through 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.
Tobacco Cessation in the Emergency Department
Yale Medicine is at the forefront of a growing movement to provide tobacco cessation intervention in the emergency department to help stop smoking.
Adult Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease, causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs. Early detection and better therapies help people live longer.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which pulmonary arteries constrict, leading to higher blood pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to heart failure.
Emergency Medical Services
Guided by Yale Medicine physicians, EMS teams use innovative protocols to ensure patients receive the best care from the moment they dial 911.
Pulse Oximetry
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method of measuring the saturation of oxygen in a person's blood.
Dyspnea with Advanced Cancers
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.