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.
Back to Basics: Why We All Should Still Be Wearing Masks to Protect Against COVID-19
Dr. Albert Rizzo, Chief Medical Spokesperson for the American Lung Association explains the importance of masking even after you have been vaccinated. Read More
Teen’s Documentary Exposes the Dangers of Vaping
Cole Kosch was in 6th grade when he was first confronted with vaping. Though he didn’t hang out with people who used vapes, he found that it was present all over the school. Read More
Mission Moment - August 2021
On August 5, the Lung Association was proud to announce the Vape-Free Schools Scholarship Fund, a new effort to fund schools’ implementation of the Vape-Free Schools Initiative so that more kids can access cessation, support and education. Read More
Back to School: Asthma During COVID-19
We answered the most frequently asked questions from parents about sending their children back to school this fall. Read More
New Insights into Treating Tuberculosis
Dr. Eoh received the American Lung Association’s 2020-2021 Innovation Award for his project, “Drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is enhanced by the trehalose metabolism remodeling.” Read More
A Letter to Cancer Caregivers
Guest blogger, Rachel Engstrom, shares her story and tips for caregivers and loved ones of those effected by cancer. Read More
How to Prepare Your Asthma and COPD Travel Pack
Putting together an Asthma or COPD travel pack now can help ensure you have all your medications and instructions in one easily accessible place when you need to leave home unexpectedly or for an extended period. Read More
No Longer Undruggable: A New Treatment Option for KRAS-positive Lung Cancer
Once considered “undruggable,” KRAS mutations were a thorn in researcher’s sides-until now. On May 28, 2021, the first KRAS G12C targeted therapy was approved (Sotorasib), opening up another line of therapy. Read More
All You Need to Know About the Delta Variant
Dr. Albert Rizzo answered our most pressing questions about the COVID-19 variant that is on the rise across the country. Read More
Understanding Mucus in Your Lungs
Mucus in the lungs is known as phlegm or sputum. It is a common symptom in chronic lung diseases such as COPD (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema), cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, NTM lung disease or asthma. Read More
