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Vaping and E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco products among kids—and it's become an epidemic. Here's what you need to know.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
When the cause of pulmonary fibrosis is unknown, it’s called idiopathic. Learn more about why we need IPF research.
Back to School with Asthma
A new school year here! Learn how you can work with your community to support your child with asthma during the school day.
Vaping and E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco products among kids—and it's become an epidemic. Here's what you need to know.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
When the cause of pulmonary fibrosis is unknown, it’s called idiopathic. Learn more about why we need IPF research.
Back to School with Asthma
A new school year here! Learn how you can work with your community to support your child with asthma during the school day.
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7 Reasons You Need to Get a Flu Shot This Year
September 13, 2019As the seasons begin to change, respiratory infections are on the rise, and it's time to get your annual flu shot. Influenza, or the flu, is a serious and highly contagious illness. Each year, be...
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More than 1 in 4 Teens Vape: ALA Responds to New CDC Data on Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
September 12, 2019Statement from American Lung Association National President and CEO Harold Wimmer in response to the recent release of the National Youth Tobacco Survey data: "The NYTS report shows 27.5 percen...
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American Lung Association Responds to Trump Announcement to Remove Flavored E-cigarettes from Market
September 11, 2019Statement of American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer: “The Administration’s announced plan to direct FDA to remove all non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes from th...
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Scientists Find Unsafe Levels of Known Carcinogen in Menthol E-Cigarettes
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Mission Moment September 2019
September 17, 2019TOP NEWS Don't Use E-Cigarettes: Attracted by candy and fruit flavors, kids are becoming addicted to e-cigarettes. And more recently, there has been an outbreak of lung diseases caused by vapi...
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