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.
Celebrating 50 years of the Clean Air Act: Looking back and moving forward to provide Clean Air for All
It can be easy to take clean air for granted. But for the nearly half of Americans who still live in areas with unhealthy air, the lack of clean air is often a top of mind concern. Read More
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Tribal Communities
The American Lung Association is committed to bringing awareness and support to communities most affected by COVID-19, including tribal communities. Read More
Lung Cancer Survivor Shares Devastating COVID-19 Story
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, LUNG FORCE Hero Joan was concerned. As a stage III lung cancer survivor, she knew she was at risk for serious complications from COVID-19. Read More
Is Laughter Good for Lung Health?
Science is beginning to understand that not only is laughing good for our soul, the physical act of laughing may also be good for your health. Read More
Treating COVID-19 with Investigational, Off-Label, Unproven Therapies
When COVID-19 first emerged, the recommended treatment was supportive care, which means treating the symptoms while the disease runs its course. Read More
#Act4Impact Comes Together with Support
To raise funds for the initiative, we then announced our #Act4Impact livestream benefit, to provide free lung health education and masks to those in need. Read More
Quitting Tobacco for Good May Be Easier with One Unlikely Tool
A study by thoracic surgeon Dr. David Tom Cooke suggests that using a Quitline/Helpline may be the secret to quitting tobacco for good. Read More
Mission Moment - September 2020
Join QUEEN LATIFAH on September 26 for a star-studded livestream benefit, nationally presented by CVS Health, to support the American Lung Association's COVID-19 Action Initiative. Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month: Bringing Attention to COVID-19 in the Latino Community
Dr. Juanita Mora talks about her work in the Hispanic community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Por qué conducir vehículos eléctricos
Los coches, los camiones y otros medios de transporte son algunos de los mayores productores de contaminación atmosférica en nuestro país. Read More
