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.
Life (Long) After COPD Diagnosis
Vijai S. shares his journey of being diagnosed with emphysema over 28 years ago and how he has learned to continue living his life while managing his disease. Read More
25th Anniversary of Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
Twenty-five years ago, four major tobacco companies settled a court case with 46 states and the District of Columbia that resulted in the major change for tobacco companies. Read More
Mission Moment November 2023
Research provides hope and saves lives. In recognition of November’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Lung Association is announcing the first-ever Courtney Cox Cole Research Award. Read More
Rethinking Asthma Testing
A recent study published by the Lung Association's ACRC examined how a clinical test called the Bronchodilator Response is related to treatment outcomes in people with poorly controlled asthma. Read More
From Basic Training to Asthma Management
Serving in the armed forces has better equipped Renee to deal with life’s challenges, such as managing her asthma. Read More
How One Local Organization Is Fighting Gas and Oil Pollution
Liveable Arlington is a grassroots children’s environmental advocacy organization based in Arlington, Texas, that advocates for clean air, clean water, and responsible stewardship of our environment for future generations. Read More
Breathing is Life – Act Earlier on COPD
This November 15th, we recognize World COPD Day as a global initiative to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Read More
COPD and Particulate Matter
Indoor air quality is critical to everyone’s health, especially people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Read More
New $1 Million Lung Cancer Fund Honors Courtney Cox Cole’s Extraordinary Life
While November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the memories of those who lost their lives to lung cancer last forever. Read More
My Infant Son Was Hospitalized Twice with RSV
Taj was 12 months old the first time he was hospitalized with RSV. Six months later, he was hospitalized again. His mother, Susan, shares what happened. Read More
