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.

Get Access to Quality Medical Coverage, Sign Up for Health Insurance

Health insurance through the Affordable Care Act benefits millions of Americans with lung disease, and open enrollment is happening right now. Read More

Keep Your Lungs Happy during Holiday Travel

Heading away from home for the holidays? Traveling during this busy season can be stressful for anyone. Get a few expert tips to make your holiday travel a bit easier. Read More

I Want to Do This for ME!

On March 15, 2016, I had one cigarette left in my pack and I smoked it on the way to work. I have not had a cigarette since that time. Read More

Why We're Donating to Help the Lung Association Defeat Lung Cancer and How You Can, Too

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and throughout the month, Myriad Genetics has worked with the American Lung Association to spread the word about defeating lung cancer through research, Read More

Remembering Leon G. Billings

The American Lung Association recognizes and thanks Leon G. Billings, whose tireless work for clean air helped to advance our mission to save lives, prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Read More

Battling for Breath: What It's Like to Live in a Polluted City

Most people know that air pollution is bad for human health. Scenes of smokestacks and hazy horizons conjure up mental images of coughing and wheezing. Read More

Stories of Lung Cancer Early Detection

Right now, the best way to detect lung cancer early is through lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals. But for too many people, lung cancer is found by chance. Read More

COPD: What Patients and Caregivers Should Know

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a disease that millions of Americans live with each day. We asked COPD expert Meilan King Han, M.D. what patients and caregivers should know about COPD. Read More

Helping Our Veterans Breathe Easier

The members of our armed forces, active and veterans, make tremendous sacrifices to serve our country. Their lung health should not be one of them. They have earned all the support we can give them. Read More

Lung Cancer: What Everyone Should Know About Screening Options

In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month and in an effort to help more Americans learn about this disease, we asked Dr. Andrea McKee what everyone should know about lung cancer screening. Read More

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