Each Breath Blog
Breathing is essential to life, and through this blog, we hope to illustrate the importance of lung health. Hear directly from experts, researchers, staff and volunteers about our ongoing fight for healthy lungs and healthy air.
RSV and Infants: a Respiratory Disease That Can Be Deadly
Meghan’s 5-week-old daughter began showing signs of respiratory illness while celebrating Christmas with family. She was shocked when she discovered that her daughter may have RSV. Read More
Mission Moment October 2021
Read More
Wellness and the Lungs
Learn how overall health helps protect your lungs from viruses that can make you sick, including COVID-19. Read More
Smart Flu Prevention Tips for Workplace
As more Americans return to their workplaces, employers can play an important role in flu prevention. Read More
Can Running Outside Be Bad for You?
Recent studies suggest that poor air quality may negatively affect outdoor workouts and even cause long-term damage to health. Read More
Flu Shot and COVID-19 Vaccine: Do I need both?
As flu season sets in, there are a lot of questions surrounding how the flu shot may interact with the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
How to Interpret a Lung Cancer Research Study
Lung cancer patients and caregivers are becoming increasingly more involved in their lung cancer treatment decisions. With so much health information, it is not unusual to show up at the doctor’s office with a stack of articles to discuss. Read More
Mission Moment - September 2021
This September, we highlight resources and raise awareness for those impacted by pulmonary fibrosis. Watch helpful videos, learn about treatment options, join a support group and more. Read More
Researcher Taps into Hispanic Heritage to Halt Vaping among Latino Teens
Francisco Cartujano, M.D., received our 2021-2022 Catalyst Award for his project, “Kick Vaping: A Vaping Cessation Text Messaging Intervention for Latino Young Adults." Read More
Preparing for a Natural Disaster When You Are Living with Lung Disease
Wildfires, hurricanes, floods, ice storms and emergencies such as power outages can affect your breathing and negatively impact your health. While you cannot prevent a natural disaster, you can plan for it. Read More
