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.
What It Means to Be "Nic-Sick"
All nicotine is addictive but did you know high levels of nicotine can not only create a stronger addiction but also cause your body to overdose on the drug? Read More
Dr. Lecia Sequist Talks about Her Revolutionary Lung Cancer Research Study
Dr. Lecia Sequist has spent her career not only treating lung cancer but seeking answers to improve the lives of her patients. She was delighted when the American Lung Association agreed to fund her research. Read More
5 Simple Steps You Can Take to Clean Up the Air on World Lung Day
On September 25, organizations across the nation will celebrate the latest achievements in lung health in recognition of World Lung Day. But it's impossible to breathe easy knowing how many things still need to be done to achieve healthy air. Read More
Inhale Air, Exhale Music
We breathe an estimated 17,000 breaths a day, and breathe in about 2,000 gallons of air—enough to almost fill up a normal-sized swimming pool. Most of us don't even think about it as we go about our daily routine. Read More
Take That World, Because I've Got Your Number: Remembering Valerie Harper
For over 40 years, Valerie Harper was an inspiration for women who idolized her iconic television character, Rhoda. Valerie, like her character Rhoda, addressed every challenge in her life head on. Read More
The Tobacco Control Vaccine: Lessons Learned from the 2019 National Conference on Tobacco or Health
As the new school year gets well underway, the American Lung Association's work to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases doesn't stop. Read More
Dream Team Celebrates the Half-Way Mark
Lung cancer continues to be the number one cancer killer across the U.S. Research is critical to help find better ways for early detection and treatment so that more lives can be saved. Read More
Debunking Hollywood's Asthma Stereotypes
When you picture a "nerd," what characteristics come to mind? They commonly wear braces, thick-rimmed glasses, and tuck collared shirts into too-short khaki pants. Most significantly, they clutch an inhaler. Read More
My IPF Diagnosis: From Denial to Double Lung Transplant
Dr. Mike, one of my best friends, solemnly said, "Rob, you have IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). There isn't a cure." My mind silently shouted, "No I don't because I'll get out of this." . . . A barrier was built. Read More
American Lung Association Offers Hope and Help to the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Summer is winding down and families are excitedly preparing for the upcoming school year, and the tobacco industry is lying in wait, ready to recruit the next generation of tobacco users, with fancy teen-friendly flavors and tech-savvy products. Read More
