Press Releases
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American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers Finds that Nasal Steroids Do Not Improve Asthma
May 22, 2013 - According to the American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers (ACRC), treating chronic sinonasal disease with nasal steroids does not improve asthma control. -
American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers Present Results on Whether Soy Improves Asthma
May 20, 2013 - Asthma has increased in prevalence and severity over the last several decades for unknown reasons. Researchers suggest that a person’s diet may impact asthma and that specific foods, such as soy, are likely to improve asthma. However, the latest study from the American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers (ACRC), found that ingesting a major component of soy in pill form had no effect on asthma compared to a group taking placebo. -
Health and School-based Organizations Outline Approach to Improving Asthma Management in Schools
May 15, 2013 - Health and school-based organizations have come together and issued a joint statement on improving asthma management in schools, which provides best practices for a healthy school environment that promotes student learning and wellbeing. -
American Lung Association Announces National Awards for Asthma-Friendly Schools
May 1, 2013 - The American Lung Association today announced the launch of its national Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative (AFSI) Champion Awards, which recognize schools that have taken steps toward establishing asthma-friendly learning environments. Applications for the award are open to the public and will be accepted through June 15, 2013. -
Media Alert: American Lung Association and the CDC to Host Asthma Twitter Chat
April 30, 2013 - The American Lung Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are hosting an asthma Twitter chat on Friday, May 3, 2013, at 1 p.m. ET, as part of National Asthma Awareness Month. -
Media Alert: American Lung Association to Host "State of the Air 2013" Twitter Chat
April 26, 2013 - The American Lung Association is hosting a Twitter chat on May 1 with air quality experts who will talk about the results of this year’s "State of the Air" report. -
American Lung Association “State of the Air 2013” Report Finds Air Quality Improves Nationwide Despite More Spikes in Unhealthy Air Days
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American Lung Association: S. 772 Gives Sweetheart Deal to Cigar Industry
April 19, 2013 - S. 772 is a sweetheart deal to a small number of cigar companies, attempting to strip the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its authority to protect our kids and our health from the dangers posed by cigar use. The American Lung Association strongly opposes S. 772 and urges U.S. Senators to oppose this bill. -
New Study: Smokefree Multi-Family Housing Saves Money in Addition to Saving Lives
April 16, 2013 - American Lung Association National President and CEO Harold P. Wimmer comments on a new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine finding that making subsidized housing in the U.S. smokefree would yield cost-savings of ~$521 million per year. -
America Lung Association to Release "State of the Air 2013" Report April 24, 2013, at 12:00 a.m. (Local Time)
April 15, 2013 - The American Lung Association is releasing the results of its 14th annual “State of the Air” report on April 24, 2013, at 12:00 a.m. (Local Time).
