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.
Denise's "Saved By The Scan" Story
When LUNG FORCE Hero Denise L. first saw a billboard for Saved By The Scan and the lung cancer screening eligibility quiz, she hadn't heard of low-dose CT scans or early detection for lung cancer. Read More
How a Car Accident Saved My Life: Why you should sign up for healthcare today
This year's open enrollment period to purchase private health insurance through Healthcare.gov has begun. Read More
Asthma Training Breathes New Life into Kansas City Pediatric Clinic
Through the Enhancing Care for Children with Asthma Program, this pediatrician and her staff are now better able to coach patients on asthma care and sticking to their treatment plan. Read More
A Halloween Mystery—Did Dracula Have Tuberculosis?
Is it possible that TB was once responsible for a plague of vampires? This Halloween, let's gather around the campfire and hear the story of The Great New England Vampire Panic. Read More
The Story of One Woman's Lifelong Struggle with Chronic Cough
Paulette Nyahay is no stranger to dealing with lung disease. At age 38 she was diagnosed with asthma, after struggling with breathing problems all her life. Read More
What It Means to Be "Nic-Sick"
All nicotine is addictive but did you know high levels of nicotine can not only create a stronger addiction but also cause your body to overdose on the drug? Read More
Dr. Lecia Sequist Talks about Her Revolutionary Lung Cancer Research Study
Dr. Lecia Sequist has spent her career not only treating lung cancer but seeking answers to improve the lives of her patients. She was delighted when the American Lung Association agreed to fund her research. Read More
5 Simple Steps You Can Take to Clean Up the Air on World Lung Day
On September 25, organizations across the nation will celebrate the latest achievements in lung health in recognition of World Lung Day. But it's impossible to breathe easy knowing how many things still need to be done to achieve healthy air. Read More
Inhale Air, Exhale Music
We breathe an estimated 17,000 breaths a day, and breathe in about 2,000 gallons of air—enough to almost fill up a normal-sized swimming pool. Most of us don't even think about it as we go about our daily routine. Read More
Take That World, Because I've Got Your Number: Remembering Valerie Harper
For over 40 years, Valerie Harper was an inspiration for women who idolized her iconic television character, Rhoda. Valerie, like her character Rhoda, addressed every challenge in her life head on. Read More
