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.
Five Critical Things to Know About Microplastics and Your Lungs
We asked Dr. Florsheim to help us understand the dangers of microplastics and what safer alternatives exist to help limit our exposure to these all-too-common risks of modern living. Read More
Raising Awareness for Sarcoidosis: Frank Shares His Struggles
Frank explains how a misdiagnosis led to a chronic diagnosis that would change his life and inspire him to advocate for other patients with this rare and often painful disease. Read More
Mission Moment April 2026
LUNG FORCE Heroes advocate for lung cancer funding, affordable healthcare coverage. Read More
"A Big, Moving Party for Better Lung Health"
Peggy shares her experience with the Trek Across Maine and how one bike ride has expanded into a lifelong purpose. Read More
How Different Environments Can Lead to Life-Threatening Lung Problems
Dr. Garfield explains the dangers of high-altitude and immersion pulmonary edema. Read More
Navigating PAH: Jenna’s Mission to Inspire, Educate and Travel
An important part of managing pulmonary arterial hypertension is working with a specialist who understands this rare and complex disease. Read More
Investigating Anxiety and Depression in Patients with COPD
Dr. Deepshikha Ashana is developing a mobile app to teach positive coping skills to ease breathing. Read More
From Devastating CPAM Diagnosis to Climbing With Hope
Ashley shares how her son Luke was diagnosed before birth with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) and now is an annual Fight For Air Climb climber. Read More
How to Move Past COPD Stigma Once and For All
Respiratory therapist Karen Johnson explains how knowledge can break down barriers for people with COPD. Read More
Do Air Fresheners Harm Lung Health?
Dr. Meghan Rebuli is studying the ingredients in air fresheners and their effect on airway cells. Read More
