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.
5 Reasons Your Child Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccination
The ACIP and CDC now recommends COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months and older. This means that approximately 18 million additional children are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More
Five Steps for Successful Flying with Oxygen
A primer by experienced traveler and IPF patient, Jim Hartmann, on prepping individuals to have the best possible outcome when they travel while using supplemental oxygen. Read More
Tips to Save Yourself from Summer's Deadly Heat Waves
Heat waves can take a toll on your lungs and overall health. See why and how to keep safe when the temperature rises this summer. Read More
Unique Challenges in Treating COVID-19 in Rural America
Jill’s parents live 585 miles from her, in a small town of around 1,000 people. Her dad, Roger, must travel 70 miles to visit his primary care provider. Read More
Mission Moment - June 2022
Our new report weighs benefits and risks of prescribed fire to reduce health harms of catastrophic wildfires. Read More
The Impact of Menthol Cigarettes on the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community
The use of menthol is highest among Black and brown communities and the lesbian, gay and bisexual population. Read More
Air Pollution and Health Equity
Low-income communities and communities of color not only bear a disproportionate burden of air pollution but can also be more likely to have health conditions that put them at higher risk. Read More
Breathing: The Real Fight Top Gun Pilots Face
Getting enough air is a constant problem for fighter pilots, which is why oxygen masks may be the key to making sure Maverick makes it to the next sequel. Read More
Prescribed Burns vs. Wildfire
“Can Prescribed Fires Mitigate Health Harm? A Review of Air Quality and Public Health Implications of Wildfire and Prescribed Fire” recently released. Read More
Treating Severe COPD with EBVs
Sue was diagnosed with COPD years ago and was experiencing increasing shortness of breath until she had endobronchial valves (EBVs) placed in her lung. Read More
