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.
Unique Challenges in Treating COVID-19 in Rural America
Jill’s parents live 585 miles from her, in a small town of around 1,000 people. Her dad, Roger, must travel 70 miles to visit his primary care provider. Read More
Mission Moment - June 2022
Our new report weighs benefits and risks of prescribed fire to reduce health harms of catastrophic wildfires. Read More
The Impact of Menthol Cigarettes on the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community
The use of menthol is highest among Black and brown communities and the lesbian, gay and bisexual population. Read More
Air Pollution and Health Equity
Low-income communities and communities of color not only bear a disproportionate burden of air pollution but can also be more likely to have health conditions that put them at higher risk. Read More
Breathing: The Real Fight Top Gun Pilots Face
Getting enough air is a constant problem for fighter pilots, which is why oxygen masks may be the key to making sure Maverick makes it to the next sequel. Read More
Prescribed Burns vs. Wildfire
“Can Prescribed Fires Mitigate Health Harm? A Review of Air Quality and Public Health Implications of Wildfire and Prescribed Fire” recently released. Read More
Treating Severe COPD with EBVs
Sue was diagnosed with COPD years ago and was experiencing increasing shortness of breath until she had endobronchial valves (EBVs) placed in her lung. Read More
Young E-cigarette Users Suffer from Respiratory Symptoms
Youth e-cigarette use is at alarming levels in the U.S. According to the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey, more than 2 million middle and high school students report current use, yet they felt like there was little to no harm. Read More
Do I Need an Asthma Action Plan?
Anyone who has been diagnosed with asthma, whether severe or mild, is encouraged to create a plan in case symptoms flare up. Read More
How Did We Get the Stethoscope?
The stethoscope is a simple tool using basic physics to amplify noise within the body. However, the impact of the tool is great, asa many doctors throughout history were able to make diagnoses they otherwise would not have been able to. Read More
