Smoking before surgery can lead to complications, some of which can be life threatening. Experts advise people to quit smoking before surgery, preferably at least 4 weeks in advance. Learn more here.

Research, for example, shows that in surgery, the lung risks of smoking weed are similar to those of tobacco. Other risks may be lower shortly after abstaining from weed.

WEDNESDAY, Jan 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For smokers, new research suggests it really is never too late to quit. The study ...

Respiratory system and lungs: Smoking impairs the function of the heart and lungs. During and after surgery, this impairment can cause breathing problems.

Vaping might be safer than cigarette smoking, but they carry their own health risks. A New Jersey man’s electronic cigarette ...

The American Cancer Society has just updated their lung cancer screening guidelines in an effort to increase earlier detection. Dr. Leana Wen walks us through the different kinds of lung cancers ...

After recovering from lung transplant surgery, more than 80% of people say they have no limitations on their physical activity. Among people surviving five years or more, up to 40% continue to ...

In one study, the risk of dying from lung cancer after radiation treatment for breast cancer was 4% for long-term smokers compared to 0.3% in nonsmokers. Like radiation therapy, smoking also ...

Researchers discover an unusual accumulation of particles in people with the disease; the causes are still unclear.