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.
Keeping Your Pets Safe from Nicotine Poisoning
Though you may not realize it, your pet is more vulnerable to the effects of nicotine than you are. Read More
Hospitalized for Six Days with RSV as an Adult
Michele shares her experience getting sick with RSV last December, and how people living with asthma should know they are at high risk. Read More
Mission Moment July 2023
Wildfires in Canada have continued to blanket parts of the country in unhealthy and even hazardous levels of air pollution. Read More
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Answers to 5 Frequently Asked Questions
This rarely talked about genetic disease is more common than you think. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
Understanding Respiratory Failure in Children
RRT Michael O’Brien shares his experience helping treat and manage children with chronic lung disease. Read More
What This Summer's Record-Breaking Heat Waves Mean for Lung Health
The serious heat waves we are experiencing are not just uncomfortable – they are part of a trend that has critical implications for our health. Read More
Protecting Yourself from Poor Air Quality
Unhealthy air quality can be scary, but the Air Quality Index is a valuable tool to help you stay safe. Here’s is some essential information to help you use it. Read More
Festival Flu: What Is It and How to Avoid It
Affectionately referred to as 'Festival Flu,' this virus is anecdotally said to set in after a weekend of concerts. But what exactly is it? Read More
“How Immunotherapy Saved My Life”
Originally diagnosed with uterine cancer, Irisaida was dismayed when, after 11 months of remission, her doctors informed her that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs. Read More
How to Create a Clean Room to Help Protect Against Wildfire Smoke
As wildfire season gets underway, local officials may suggest limiting your time outdoors if the air quality index shows that the smoke is making the air unhealthy. Read More
