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.
65 Or Older? It’s Time to Assess the Risk of Pneumococcal Pneumonia
World Pneumonia Day is on November 12, and as you return to doing the things you love, it’s essential to understand the risk for pneumococcal pneumonia, a potentially serious lung infection that can strike anyone at any time. Read More
Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery Play by Play
We spoke with Dr. Doug Adams, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at TriHealth in Cincinnati, Ohio, about how robotic technology is typically used during lung surgery. Read More
Why Everyone Should Care About COPD Awareness Month
COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it very difficult for people to breathe. Air becomes progressively trapped inside the lungs due to excess mucus, scarring and narrowing of the air passages and destruction of the air sacs (emphysema). Read More
RSV and Infants: a Respiratory Disease That Can Be Deadly
Meghan’s 5-week-old daughter began showing signs of respiratory illness while celebrating Christmas with family. She was shocked when she discovered that her daughter may have RSV. Read More
Mission Moment October 2021
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Wellness and the Lungs
Learn how overall health helps protect your lungs from viruses that can make you sick, including COVID-19. Read More
Smart Flu Prevention Tips for Workplace
As more Americans return to their workplaces, employers can play an important role in flu prevention. Read More
Can Running Outside Be Bad for You?
Recent studies suggest that poor air quality may negatively affect outdoor workouts and even cause long-term damage to health. Read More
Flu Shot and COVID-19 Vaccine: Do I need both?
As flu season sets in, there are a lot of questions surrounding how the flu shot may interact with the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
How to Interpret a Lung Cancer Research Study
Lung cancer patients and caregivers are becoming increasingly more involved in their lung cancer treatment decisions. With so much health information, it is not unusual to show up at the doctor’s office with a stack of articles to discuss. Read More