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 May 2023
May is Asthma Awareness Month—time to raise awareness, take action and help make a difference in the lives of the more than 25 million Americans living with asthma. Read More
What Is a Smokejumper?
When you think about the emergency responders who devote themselves to fighting wildfires, there are few that risk more than smokejumpers. Read More
Hospice May Not Be What You Expect
With the additional support hospice provides, Carolynne can live her life to the fullest and continue to make decisions that other patients may not be able to make at this stage of her illness. Read More
How Improving Data Collection AAPI Subgroups Can Change Healthcare
Better data collection and analysis of disaggregated data can improve the quality of care for all Asian Americans and ultimately help lay the groundwork for a more inclusive healthcare system. Read More
1 in 3 People Breathe Unhealthy Air: New Report Finds
A look at this year’s ‘State of the Air’ key findings Read More
Diagnosed with COPD at 42
Kara made several life changes since learning she has COPD and encourages others to take charge as well. Read More
Mission Moment April 2023
Our annual “State of the Air” report reveals growing disparities in exposure to air pollution. This 24th annual report also finds that 1 in 3 Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution. Read More
Don't Fear Spring Allergies and Asthma
Spring is here! The days are getting longer, flowers are starting to bloom, and the weather is warming up. Unfortunately, that also means asthma and allergy triggers are making their seasonal appearance. Read More
What Our Latest Poll Reveals about Support for Stronger Pollution Standards
Getting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize stronger standards is a top priority for the Lung Association’s healthy air advocacy work. Read More
What Is Walking Pneumonia?
Walking pneumonia is a non-medical term for a mild case of pneumonia. Technically, it's called atypical pneumonia and is caused by bacteria or viruses - often a common bacterium called Mycoplasma pneumonia. Read More
