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.
"I'm Tired, Too!"
When you share how exhausted you are with others, you may be met with the phrase, “We’re all tired sometimes.” But feeling fatigued from chronic lung disease is more than just feeling sleepy or lacking energy after a night of poor sleep. Read More
When Lung Cancer Spreads to the Brain: Two Patient’s Stories
Jodi, a special education teacher in Chicago, was shocked to learn she had stage four lung cancer. She was even more shocked to learn that it had spread to various parts of her body, including her brain. Read More
How to Discuss Lingering Symptoms of Sleep Apnea with your Healthcare Provider
We spoke with Dr. Atul Malhotra, a board-certified pulmonologist, intensivist and research chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at UC San Diego, about addressing lingering symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Read More
Mission Moment - March 2022
Thanks to the generous support of our individuals, families, foundations and businesses, our fiscal year 2021 was an extraordinary year to say the least! Read More
How a LUNG FORCE Advocate Keeps her Husband’s Legacy Alive
Cristina shares her husband Rob’s story and why she continues to work with LUNG FORCE and participate in Advocacy Day. Read More
COVID-19 Hot Topics: Protecting Your Health During Spring Break
But before you hit the road, remember that COVID-19 is not gone. Follow these tips to help you and your family stay healthy while traveling. Read More
Female Lung Association Researcher Breaks Glass Ceiling
This past October, Kellie Smith, Ph.D. was granted the American Lung Association’s first-ever Pierre Massion Lung Cancer Discovery Award for receiving the top score on her research application. Read More
Women Making a Difference for Lung Health
During the month of March, in honor of Women’s History Month, we work to recognize and thank the incredible women who are leading the way and making a difference in lung health. Read More
Rare Diseases Day: Highlighting Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
This Rare Disease Day, we are highlighting primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a genetic disease that affects 12,000 to 17,000 people in the United States. Read More
The Importance of Representation in Lung Cancer Clinical Trials
In January 2022, the American Lung Association launched its campaign “Awareness, Trust and Action,” aimed at empowering Black Americans to speak with their doctors about clinical trials. Read More
