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.
Our Community Shows Tremendous Appreciation for Lung Health Researchers
Researchers often work behind the scenes, and don't always get the recognition they truly deserve. That's why we wanted to give everyone a chance to voice their gratitude to the researchers helping move us toward a world free of lung disease. Read More
How to Protect Yourself from the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
It is a common misconception that only people who smoked are at risk for lung cancer. The truth is there are a variety of things that can cause damage to your lungs and may eventually lead to lung cancer. Read More
Flu Shots for Pregnant Women: It's Not Just Safe, It's Necessary
It is flu season, and a recent report suggests that one of the highest risk groups has been neglecting to get this vital vaccine. Read More
Finding a Cure for Lung Cancer: There Is Hope
When it comes to cancer treatment, the heartbreaking truth remains that we still have a lot of work to do. However, dramatic statements that suggest there has been little improvement shortchange important advancements that have been, and are still be Read More
Honoring Veterans Day: Denny's Story
Today is Veterans Day, and in honor of all those who have served, we are proud to tell the story of LUNG FORCE Hero Denny and her husband, Jack. Read More
Denise's "Saved By The Scan" Story
When LUNG FORCE Hero Denise L. first saw a billboard for Saved By The Scan and the lung cancer screening eligibility quiz, she hadn't heard of low-dose CT scans or early detection for lung cancer. Read More
How a Car Accident Saved My Life: Why you should sign up for healthcare today
This year's open enrollment period to purchase private health insurance through Healthcare.gov has begun. Read More
Asthma Training Breathes New Life into Kansas City Pediatric Clinic
Through the Enhancing Care for Children with Asthma Program, this pediatrician and her staff are now better able to coach patients on asthma care and sticking to their treatment plan. Read More
A Halloween Mystery—Did Dracula Have Tuberculosis?
Is it possible that TB was once responsible for a plague of vampires? This Halloween, let's gather around the campfire and hear the story of The Great New England Vampire Panic. Read More
The Story of One Woman's Lifelong Struggle with Chronic Cough
Paulette Nyahay is no stranger to dealing with lung disease. At age 38 she was diagnosed with asthma, after struggling with breathing problems all her life. Read More
