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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.

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Can Diet and Exercise Prevent Lung Cancer?

Lung Cancer Discovery Award Winner Dr. Bittoni talks about her research which examines the link between lifestyle and cancer. Read More

Five Ways to Give this Holiday Season

The Lung Association is working hard to make lung disease a thing of the past. Here are a few ways you can help. Read More

Mission Moment - December 2022

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for all your support that does so much to make our lifesaving mission possible! Read More

The 70th Anniversary of the “Great Smog of London”

This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Great Smog of London, a deadly and consequential air pollution event in which a thick smog overtook the city for five days in December 1952. Read More

Testing for and Treating COVID-19: Steps to Take if You’re at High-Risk

The American Lung Association provides you with the information you need to know to help protect yourself and others from severe illness from COVID-19 this virus season. Read More

Struggling with a COPD Diagnosis

Robert was devastated by his COPD diagnosis, but his determination to learn about the disease and find support may be saving his life. Read More

6 Ways Your Donation Makes an Impact

Our community members share stories about how the Lung Association changed their lives. Read More

Applause for a Crop of Quitters

Strike up the them​​​​​e music, please, maestro. It’s time to induct a new crop of people who have quit smoking cigarettes into the Super Stoppers Club (SSC). Read More

5 Important Facts Everyone Should Know About Lung Cancer

To help spread the word during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, with the help of Dr. Albert Rizzo, the American Lung Association’s Chief Medical Officer, here are some facts everyone should know about lung cancer. Read More

Open Enrollment: Something for Everyone

Lung cancer survivors share how quality, affordable healthcare coverage saved their lives. Read More

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