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.
Debunking Common Electric Vehicle Myths
Gas-powered vehicles are a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gases that drive climate change. Switching to electric vehicles is critical to cutting down on tail-pipe emissions. Read More
Why I Climb: Heather's Special Way to Honor Family Living with Lung Disease
Heather E. will soon participate in her seventh Fight For Air Climb in Orlando. And this year, more than ever, it’s personal. Read More
Deep Dive: Is the Recent Federal Clean Air Progress We Made Undone Now?
We outline what’s at stake, some of the efforts to weaken clean air protections and how you can take action to defend them below. Read More
Answering Patient Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination Questions
Experts answer their patients’ questions and offer advice for other doctors to help increase vaccination rates. Read More
Tragedy Inspires Teen to Champion for a Tobacco-Free Future
Amyrah M. lost her mother to lung cancer. Today, she is educating her peers on the dangers of tobacco use. Read More
Pneumonia and Flu: Understanding the Link Between Respiratory Illnesses
It is now peak season for respiratory illnesses, and it feels like everyone is fighting flu symptoms. Read More
Mission Moment February 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting at least 24 million flu illnesses this season, with 410,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths. Read More
Fight For Air Climb Brings Couple Together
Carl and Chrissi share their love story which started during an American Lung Association climbing event. Read More
New Study May Lead to More Personalizing Lung Cancer Treatments
Dr. Milica Momcilovic’s research suggests estrogen may play a role in Lung squamous cell carcinoma resistance. Read More
How One Nurse Practitioner Helps Her Patients Quit Smoking for Good
As a nurse practitioner who specializes in pulmonology, Katrina was inspired to start a smoking cessation program at her hospital. Read More
