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.
Protecting Your Health After Wildfire Devastation
When the residents return to their homes in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires, the process of clean up can be overwhelming. Read More
Mission Moment June 2025
New Partnership with Leonard Nimoy’s Daughter Aims to Raise COPD Awareness Read More
How Decades-Old Trains Are Harming Air Quality
Locomotives, a.k.a. the engines that power trains, are a leading source of harmful, lung-damaging air pollution. Read More
Learning to Managing COPD Medications After a New Diagnosis
Many people may have to balance these changes with existing health conditions or comorbidities, so they may be confused about managing multiple medications and understanding how they interact. Read More
Got Pests? Try this Chemical-Free Approach to Safely Get Rid of Them
Integrated Pest Management is an effective strategy to remove pests and their related pollutants from your home without harsh chemicals that can contaminate your indoor air. Read More
The Power of Prevention: How a CT Scan Saved One Woman's Life
Despite having no symptoms, Linda’s commitment to preventive care led to a life-saving lung cancer diagnosis. Learn why early screening matters. Read More
Ice Baths and Saunas: Are the Latest Health Trends Bad for Your Lungs?
These health trends may offer a few benefits, but they can also be risky — particularly if you have a medical condition – and they shouldn’t be used as a replacement for medical care. Read More
Think You Can’t Afford an Electric Car? Think Again.
Programs seek to reduce smog by replacing, retiring or repairing old, high-polluting cars. Read More
Study: Are Weight Loss Drugs Dangerous for People with Asthma?
Obesity and asthma are both serious health problems that many people in the U.S. face. Unfortunately, many people have to manage both at the same time. Read More
Pulmonary Function Testing Just Got Smarter
While it may sound a bit like a sequel to a zombie movie, z-scores are a new and improved way to measure the results of pulmonary function testing. Read More
