http://www.lung.org The latest news from the American Lung Association © 2009 American Lung Association Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.lung.org-430919471 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/helping-asthma-kids-stay-school.html The American Lung Association spotlights asthma throughout the month of May – National Asthma Awareness Month. Creating asthma-friendlier schools is important because asthma is a life-long lung disease that affects millions of children in the U.S. and is a leading cause of lost school days from a chronic disease. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-430892927 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/AFSICindyTrubisky.html Cindy Trubisky is a Senior Director of Community Asthma Education for the American Lung Association in New York. Through our Asthma Friendly Schools Initiative, Cindy has proven to be a true lung hero by helping to create school environments where kids with asthma can stay healthy, in school and ready to learn. We took time during National Asthma Awareness Month to talk to Cindy and learn more about managing asthma in schools. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-427031120 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/national-asthma-control-program-big-impact-small-cost.html The American Lung Association highlights the effectiveness of CDC's National Asthma Control Program, which provides exceptional bang-for-the-buck in the fight to control asthma. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-426579007 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/making-the-connection-asthma-and-air-quality.html When you have asthma, air quality indoors and out can make all the difference in the world. The American Lung Association is offering tips for being aware of what’s in the air and what you can do to reduce the risk. Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-424132700 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/lung-association-recognizes-volunteers.html No description available Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-422507697 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/state-of-the-air-much-progress-cut-challenges.html What is the state of our air quality across the United States? New American Lung Association report finds air quality nationwide continues the long-term trend to much healthier air. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-419079069 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/cleaner-gasoline-vehicle-standards-yield-major-health-benefits.html The American Lung Association’s latest report, “A Penny for Prevention: The Case for Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicle Standards” reveals that Americans would see major health benefits and save billions of dollars if the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is able to fully implement the newly proposed standards for cleaner gasoline and cleaner vehicles. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-417482522 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/saluting-our-volunteers.html April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week. The American Lung Association would like to thank all of our volunteers for their valuable contributions to our lifesaving mission. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-413931195 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/cdc-powerful-new-tips-inspire-smokers-to-quit.html CDC launched the second round of its powerful “Tips from Former Smokers” national media campaign, which inspires smokers to quit through firsthand stories from individuals suffering from life-shattering smoking-related lung diseases and disabilities. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.lung.org-417440799 http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/guidance-on-ct-lung-cancer-screening.html The American Lung Association has released guidelines to help physicians, their patients and the public in their discussions about lung cancer screening. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500