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 Yourself This Respiratory Virus Season

Many respiratory viruses circulate in the fall and winter seasons causing illness of varying severity across the United States. Three common viruses include flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and COVID-19. Read More

A Wildfire Scare Became a Wakeup Call

When a text told Laura and Dylan to evacuate their home they were surprised and unprepared. Read how Laura hopes her story motivates others to become familiar with local emergency preparedness plans. Read More

Another Great Reason You Should Consider an Electric Vehicle

Looking to Purchase an EV? You May Be Eligible for Incentives to Cut Costs Read More

How to Choose a Safe and Effective Air Cleaner to Protect Your Health from Wildfire Smoke

Air cleaners with HEPA filters are effective at clearing out wildfire smoke particles and creating cleaner indoor air during wildfire smoke events. Read More

How Your School’s Indoor Air Quality Affects Health and Learning

The EPA estimates that up to half of all schools have problems linked to indoor air quality. Read More

Pulmonary Fibrosis Researcher Searches for Clues Through Inflammatory Signaling

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease marked by scarring in the lungs. Read More

Mission Moment September 2024

Our Work is Making a Difference. Vaping Among High School Students Declines; However, Addiction Levels, New Tobacco Products Alarming Read More

The Potential Risks of Repeated Corticosteroid Use

Dr. Payel Gupta helps us determine if the long-term use of prednisone does more harm than good. Read More

Vaping Essential Oils: Hidden Health Danger You Need to Know About

In pursuit of health, some people are taking vaping a step further, by using essential oils as the “e-juice.” Here is what you need to know about this potentially dangerous health trend. Read More

Genetics Driven Lung Cancer: A Small Spot Signals a Big Problem

LUNG FORCE Hero Amy shares how ignoring a spot on her lungs led to a shocking diagnosis, and what she would do differently if she had known more about lung cancer. Read More

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