Nga, 28, 36 weeks pregnant, experienced chest pain, chills, and shortness of breath, leading doctors to diagnose pleural effusion.

Ms. Lanh, 50, experienced fatigue and shortness of breath; doctors diagnosed her with MDA5 dermatomyositis accompanied by interstitial lung disease and prescribed immunosuppressants.

Blue-tinged nails and lips, vomiting, loss of appetite, and severe chest pain can be warning signs of worsening pneumonia.

The belief that tuberculosis is hereditary or spread through handshakes between sick and healthy individuals is incorrect.

Lung computed tomography (CT) scans can help detect tumors, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, and other infections early.

Dehydration and poor diet can thicken phlegm and weaken the body, thereby worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

I recently experienced a cough, fatigue, and weight loss, and was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. How can one identify the early signs of pulmonary tuberculosis? (Thanh Chung, Ho Chi Minh City)

I often feel short of breath when lying down; is it related to a respiratory illness? (Nguyen Ngan, Hanoi)

Adhering to treatment plans, identifying triggers, and exercising scientifically help asthma patients improve their health.

I have smoked for many years, tried to quit many times but failed. When should I get lung cancer screening? (Chung Nguyen, 35, Hanoi)