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.
A Look Back at 2021’s Biggest Lung Health Topics
Here is a look at some of the topics that dominated this year, and how we sought to provide you with the information you needed to keep yourself happy and healthy. Read More
Adequate Healthcare for Native Americans
Native Americans, including Alaska Natives, are 1.6 times more likely than white Americans to be diagnosed with COVID-19, 3.3 times as likely to be hospitalized, and 2.2 times as likely to die from the disease. Read More
Mission Moment - December 2021
2021 has been a year like no other. COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our lives and made the lifesaving mission of the American Lung Association more important than ever. Read More
The Story of Survival Behind Christmas Seals
Louise shares the story of her personal connection with lung disease and how she and her brother came to be featured on the Lung Association’s Christmas Seals. Read More
Why Partner with the Lung Association? Our Proud Partners Share
The American Lung Association launched our Proud Partner Program to celebrate partners who have taken demonstrable actions in their work to support our mission. Read More
Understanding Monoclonal Antibodies and How They Treat COVID-19
While experts agree that getting the vaccine is the best way to prevent COVID-19, we are still researching treatment options if you do, in fact, get sick. Read More
Why You Need to Know (and Care) About Port Pollution
As a pediatrician in Southern California, I have learned a lot about pollution up close and know just how damaging breathing polluted air can be for a child. Read More
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2021
In support of the Lung Association’s commitment to raise awareness and end disparities in lung health, we are proud to highlight some of our lifesaving work with Tribal Nations throughout the country. Read More
Mission Moment November 2021
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here! This annual observance is a crucial time for our organization in the effort to defeat lung cancer, the leading cancer killer Read More
Offering Support to Lung Cancer Patients: A Personal Story
An Imerman Angel mentor shares her personal experience and how support is key to dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Read More
