Quiz: Are Your Lungs Healthy? 8 Questions Every American Should Answer

You don’t have to be a smoker to have damaged lungs. Air pollution, wildfire smoke, mold, occupational chemicals, and chronic acid reflux can silently damage your lung tissue for years before you feel short of breath.

COPD affects over 16 million Americans — and millions more are undiagnosed. It’s now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Lung disease can progress to 50% loss of function before patients notice significant symptoms.

📊 By the time most people are diagnosed with COPD, they’ve already lost significant irreversible lung capacity. Early detection is everything.

The Lung Health Quiz

#	Question	Yes / No
1	Do you cough regularly most days of the week?	⬜ Yes  ⬜ No
2	Do you produce mucus or phlegm most mornings?	⬜ Yes  ⬜ No
3	Do you get short of breath doing easy activities?	⬜ Yes  ⬜ No
4	Have you ever smoked for any period of your life?	⬜ Yes  ⬜ No
5	Do you live in an area with frequent wildfires or pollution?	⬜ Yes  ⬜ No
6	Have you worked in construction, mining, or manufacturing?	⬜ Yes  ⬜ No
7	Do you wheeze when you breathe, even occasionally?	⬜ Yes  ⬜ No
8	Do you feel chest tightness in cold or dusty environments?	⬜ Yes  ⬜ No