Poor oral hygiene, lack of sleep, chronic stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and regular exposure to polluted air all increase the risk of lung disease.
For two weeks, I have had a cough and shortness of breath when climbing stairs. My doctor diagnosed me with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Does air pollution increase the risk of this disease? (Giang Nguyen, Hanoi)
My house is located on a large road with thick dust and frequent traffic jams; is this why many people living here suffer from persistent coughs? (Tran Anh, 39, Thanh Hoa)