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Five Major Threats to Lung Health We Must Not Ignore

Published January 9, 2026, 06:15
Five Major Threats to Lung Health We Must Not Ignore

The health of the respiratory system faces multiple and increasing threats, including climate change and air pollution, growing antibiotic resistance, delayed diagnosis of chronic respiratory diseases, the use of new tobacco products and vaping, and misinformation on the internet. Climate change and pollution worsen air quality, while antibiotic resistance makes treating lung infections more difficult. Underestimating symptoms and self-diagnosing through unreliable sources lead to delayed medical care and worsen the condition. The use of new tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes, poses unknown risks to lung health.