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.
Shining a Spotlight on Lung Cancer Screening
Hill Holliday executive vice president talks about the vision behind “A Hope Story,” the latest creative for the “Saved By The Scan” campaign. Read More
Mission Moment - September 2022
Signed into law on August 16, the Inflation Reduction Act represents the most significant federal investment in history to tackle climate change and a major step forward for cleaning up air pollution. Read More
Highlighting Lung Association Researchers during Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is an interstitial lung disease characterized as progressive, irreversible scarring of the lungs, which thickens the lung tissue leading to difficulty breathing and persistent cough. Read More
How Plastic Waste Is Hurting Your Health
Plastic is found all over the planet and plastic waste is estimated to triple by 20401. Information showing how plastic moves and ends up in the world’s most remote places is still developing. Read More
4 Steps for Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Asthma Care
At some point, everyone must start to make decisions about their own healthcare. Below are a few tips to help you be successful at managing your asthma while you are away at school. Read More
My Newborn was Hospitalized with RSV
It’s important for new parents to know steps they can take to prevent RSV infection in their baby, what signs and symptoms to watch for and to speak with their child’s healthcare provider when their child becomes ill with a respiratory infection. Read More
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Improve Lung Health
On Tuesday, August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. This is a landmark law that will have dramatic benefits for the health of our nation. Read More
Vaccines, Masks and Social-Distancing: Oh My!
Dr. Mora shares back-to-school tips to help parents protect their children from a myriad of infections that may circulate in a school environment. Read More
What Is Synthetic Nicotine?
Synthetic nicotine is created in a laboratory rather than from tobacco leaves. Though synthetic nicotine has been around for some time, it has only recently started being used in products such as e-cigarettes as the production costs have gone down. Read More
Mission Moment August 2022
On August 9, we were proud to launch our new youth vaping Ad Council public service campaign, #DoTheVapeTalk. Read More
