Veterans In The News
- March 29, 2023

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Veterans
Some veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who were exposed to hazards such as burn pits, sandstorms, and improvised explosive devices may now

Origins of War Lung Disease
Numerous veterans of the War in Iraq and Afghanistan have self-reported mysterious respiratory symptoms after their deployment. What’s known as “War Lung Disease” is actually

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for People with Lung Conditions
People with breathing problems and lung conditions are more likely to develop severe cases of COVID-19 if they contract the virus. Patients with shortness of

Common Illnesses Associated with Burn Pits
In the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, burn pits were used to dispose of solid and human waste. They were often located near the living

Most Common Signs of War Lung Disease
War lung disease may be affecting thousands of veterans who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars after being exposed to burn pits and other

What is War Lung Disease
War lung disease is a mysterious pulmonary illness that some military veterans suffer from after being exposed to burn pits, sandstorms, and other hazards of