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.
Tips for Outdoor Exercise in Cold Temperatures
Cold air is often dry, and for many people, especially those with chronic lung disease, that means extra precautions. Luckily, there are steps everyone can take to keep your lungs healthy and safe throughout the winter season. Read More
State of Tobacco Control - Are Benefits from Reducing Tobacco Use Reaching All Americans?
It's no surprise that when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed the most important public health achievements in American history, tobacco control landed near the top. Read More
Getting Clean Air to Help Communities Devastated by Wildfire
At 2 a.m. on the morning of October 9, I was awakened by a text message from my daughter with the frightening words, "We're evacuating." It would be a day of panic, disbelief and heartbreak as fires tore through Santa Rosa and other communities. Read More
What You Need to Know About Your Wood-Burning Stove and Heater
Indoor wood-burning stoves and heaters may have a quaint and traditional feel, but they produce harmful toxins that can damage your lungs and air quality indoors and outdoors. Read More
A Homeowner's Guide: Steps to Test & Reduce Your Exposure to Radon
When it comes to owning a home, there are a litany of "honey do's" but there is one item on the list you should not miss: a radon test. If you aren't familiar with radon, here's the scoop. Read More
My Quit Story Part 6: Finding Support
It feels like I quit smoking years ago, but really it's been just a few weeks. Quitting was hard at first, but the cravings got easier to handle day by day. I can now go a full day before wanting a cigarette, which feels like a huge accomplishment. Read More
My Quit Story Part 5: Replacing Cigarettes with Food
I smoked for 41 years when I decided to quit, those first weeks came with some pretty intense smoking cravings. To beat them, I needed to keep my hands moving and that meant eating. Food became my replacement for smoking. Read More
My Quit Story: The First Week
So I've officially quit smoking! And the first week of not smoking, well, it's tough. Smoking had become part of my routine. It was the first thing I did when I woke up in the morning. I had sometimes had to remind myself that I don't smoke anymore. Read More
My Quit Story: It's Quit Day
I was ready to quit smoking before my Quit Day. Once I convinced myself that I was going to stop smoking, there was no turning back. Read More
My Quit Story: It's Time to Quit Smoking for Good
So here's the truth: this is not my first time quitting smoking. As a smoker for 42 years, I've tried to quit a few times, sometimes for months at a time, but I always found a reason to light up again. Read More
