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.
Breathing is Life – Act Earlier on COPD
This November 15th, we recognize World COPD Day as a global initiative to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Read More
COPD and Particulate Matter
Indoor air quality is critical to everyone’s health, especially people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Read More
New $1 Million Lung Cancer Fund Honors Courtney Cox Cole’s Extraordinary Life
While November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the memories of those who lost their lives to lung cancer last forever. Read More
My Infant Son Was Hospitalized Twice with RSV
Taj was 12 months old the first time he was hospitalized with RSV. Six months later, he was hospitalized again. His mother, Susan, shares what happened. Read More
We Can’t Hold Our Breath Any Longer
Right now, the Biden administration has an incredibly important opportunity to help protect lungs, but this window is closing fast. Read More
“I Found a New Passion and Purpose”
Before she was diagnosis in 2017, Rona was not concerned about getting lung cancer. There was no history of lung disease in her family, and she led a very healthy lifestyle. Read More
Appliance Use and Indoor Air Quality
If you’re looking to reduce your exposure to the pollutants emitted from fuel-burning appliances, there are some easy things you can do now to improve air quality in your home. Read More
Mission Moment October 2023
September 21 was our very first Respiratory Advocacy Day (RAD) where members of our asthma and COPD Patient Advisory Groups came to Capitol Hill in D.C. Read More
Impacts of the Climate Crisis on Farmworkers
As climate change increasingly impacts the health and day-to-day lives of people in America, I want to focus on one of the groups particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of a changing climate: farmworkers. Read More
Indoor Air Quality Research Comes Home
Brittany shares her experience participating in Stanford University's Kitchen Pollutant Study. Read More
