Telephone Forum on June 2, 2026, on the topic: Focus on the Lungs – Answers to Questions About Asthma, Allergies, COPD, Lung Cancer, Coughing, and Shortness of Breath
On Tuesday, June 2, readers of the Volksstimme will have the opportunity to ask questions during a telephone forum on the topic of “Focus on the Lungs – Answers on Asthma, Allergies, COPD, Lung Cancer, Coughing, and Shortness of Breath”.
Prof. Dr. med. Jens Schreiber, Director of the University Clinic for Pneumology and Chief Physician at the Lostau Lung Clinic, and Dr. med. Eva Lücke, Senior Consultant at the University Clinic for Pneumology, will be available to address your concerns. If you have any of the questions listed below, please do not hesitate to call us. Those interested can receive advice on June 2, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. by calling 0391-532970.
- What warning signs indicate that a persistent cough or shortness of breath may be caused by a serious lung disease?
- What new treatment options are available today for patients with asthma, allergies, COPD, lung cancer, or other lung diseases?
- How important is early detection in lung cancer, and what tests are used for this purpose?
- What role do allergies, environmental pollution, and smoking play in the development of lung diseases?
- What advantages does an interdisciplinary approach offer in a university hospital providing comprehensive care for patients with both common and rare lung diseases?
- How can those affected protect their lungs in everyday life and improve their quality of life despite chronic lung disease?
Photo: Prof. Jens Schreiber, MD, Director of the University Clinic for Pulmonology and Chief Physician at the Lostau Lung Clinic, and Dr. Eva Lücke, MD, Senior Attending Physician at the University Clinic for Pulmonology. (c) UMMD
When the Lungs Become Ill
Lung diseases can significantly impair quality of life. The most common include asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, pneumonia, allergies, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways that is often associated with shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing. A chronic cough should also be taken seriously. Smokers, in particular, often suffer from persistent inflammation of the bronchi.
COPD is now one of the most prevalent diseases. The condition leads to permanent narrowing of the airways and causes symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, and reduced exercise tolerance.
Allergies, particularly seasonal symptoms during pollen season, are also a focus of the telephone forum.
Early detection can save lives. Another focus of the telephone forum is lung cancer. Smoking remains the biggest risk factor, but environmental pollution and toxins can also contribute to the disease. Since lung cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms until late in the disease, symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, or weight loss are frequently underestimated. Prof. Schreiber and Dr. Lücke provide information on early detection options and modern diagnostic procedures.
Modern Therapies – From Antibodies to Robotic Surgery
The treatment of lung diseases has advanced significantly in recent years. Modern antibody therapies and targeted therapies enable precise treatments, for example for severe asthma or certain types of cancer.
Surgical procedures are also constantly evolving. Modern robot-assisted methods now allow for particularly precise and minimally invasive procedures on the lungs.