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

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

Mission Moment November 2024

We’re joining the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to raise awareness among U.S. adults, ages 50 and older, about the importance of receiving a pneumococcal vaccine. Read More

Enhanced Healthcare Tax Credits Have This Family Covered

Over nine million people have gained affordable, quality healthcare coverage thanks, in part, to enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits. Read More

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