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.
Mission Moment - April 2022
On Thursday, April 21, we released the 23rd edition of our annual “State of the Air” report. This year’s report reveals that nearly 9 million more people were impacted by particle pollution than reported last year. Read More
Looking Back on “State of the Air” 2021’s Policy Recommendations
With “State of the Air” 2022 coming out on April 21 this week, we thought it would be a good time to reflect back on some of the key policy recommendations in “State of the Air” 2021 and see what progress has been made. Read More
Electric Vehicles 101: Understanding Health and Climate Benefits
Today, more than four in ten Americans live in places impacted by unhealthy levels of air pollution. Unsurprisingly, transportation and electricity generation are the leading contributors to unhealthy air. Read More
Taking the First Step
At 42 years old, Brian was diagnosed with a rare, genetic lung disease called Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1)which eventually led to him being diagnosed with NTM lung disease. This is his story. Read More
COVID-19 Hot Topics: Additional Vaccine Boosters
Recently, the CDC updated COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to include a second booster for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and anyone 50 or older. Read More
Understanding the New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
In March of 2021, the U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce (USPSTF) updated its lung cancer screening guidelines for the first time since 2013. Read More
Hot Topic: Tips for Managing Long-COVID Symptoms
Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos answers frequently asked questions about long-COVID and shares the advice he gives his patients. Read More
Teen Advocates for Changes to Clean Air and Vaping Laws
High school senior Yuan Uy shares what he has learned about the harms of tobacco products and school bus emissions with everyone he meets. Read More
Tuberculosis in the World Today
At the turn of the 20th century, a bacterial lung disease, known at the time as consumption, haunted the lives of people all over the world. Read More
COVID-19 Hot Topics: BA.2 Variant
Omicron has mutated into multiple subvariants, including the BA.2 variant that threatens to become the dominant COVID-19 variant within the next few months. Read More
