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Your calorie needs are about 2,400 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Your calorie needs are about 2,600 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

The Dyspnea Scale measures shortness of breath. Unless your healthcare provider or pulmonary rehab team advises otherwise, try to keep your effort level around 3 to 5 on the scale.

A flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu (influenza) for your child and other family members. It's best to get vaccinated each year, as soon as the vaccine is available in your area.

The flu (influenza) is caused by a virus that's easy to spread, especially among kids in school or daycare. The flu can make children very sick. Here are ways to prevent and treat the flu in your child.

Learn about common respiratory infections, such as colds and the flu, and what you can do to prevent them.

If your healthcare provider thinks you may have lung cancer, they will most likely order a number of tests. These tests can diagnose lung cancer and reveal the type of cancer, where it’s located, and if, or how much, it has spread. Test results may also help your healthcare provider plan treatment.

Having a plan for your future can be a great source of comfort. You can help make sure you get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can choose that person ahead of time. By taking care of these details, you may feel more at ease.

When living with lung cancer, you need to do all you can to stay strong. Maintain your weight by eating plenty of food. Being active helps you improve both your physical and mental health. Taking these steps can also help limit certain side effects of your treatment.