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.
An Unexpected Threat: the Link Between Radon and Lung Cancer
Leah had led a very healthy life; she was a runner who ate very healthily and never smoked. So, her whole family was shocked when she was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Read More
How Methane Threatens Health on its Journey to Your Home
As the colder months settle in and we spend more time indoors, it’s crucial to recognize the unseen hazards that methane gas, often called “natural” gas, poses to our health and environment. Read More
Preparing for a Power Outage as a Medical Device User
Disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, bringing the risk of power outages that can disrupt lifesaving medical devices. Read More
Why I Walk: ‘Anyone Can Get Lung Cancer’
LUNG FORCE Hero Sharon tells her mother’s story and how it has spurred a passion for raising money for lung cancer research. Read More
Antivirals vs Antibiotics: What You Need to Know
Antivirals and antibiotics are both powerful medications that help your body fight infections. But many people don’t realize they are not interchangeable. Read More
Simple Breathing Exercises to Help You Manage Stress
We spoke with Jenna Zaffino, a certified health and wellness coach we partner with, about ways stress affects us and how we can interrupt this dangerous pattern. Read More
How Pulmonary Hypertension Guidelines Improve Patient Care
The American Lung Association is making strides to increase early diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension through patient, caregiver and healthcare provider outreach. Read More
Is Cooking Making Your Indoor Air Unsafe?
As we all gather around the kitchen, should we be worried about what we are breathing in besides delicious aromas? Read More
Advocating for Prevention in Hope of Saving Lives
“There was nothing in her history or our family history that would lead us to believe this type of diagnosis could happen,” Jalonna said. Read her mother's story. Read More
Endobronchial Valve (EBV) Treatment for Advanced COPD
Despite living over a thousand miles apart, Bryan and Carolyn shared some common traits that are familiar to many people living with advanced COPD. Read More
