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.
The Unequal Burden of Asthma on the Black Community
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects 24.8 million Americans. But the way asthma impacts those with the disease differs greatly depending on factors including race, gender and economic status. Read More
My Asthma Medication Was Discontinued. What Do I Do?
Flovent manufacturing and distribution has stopped. Here’s how to handle the changeover. Read More
Barriers and Solutions to Implementing Stock Asthma Medication in Schools
Ensuring that schools are equipped with emergency asthma medications and have trained personnel available to administer the medication is essential. Read More
Living with Severe Asthma
Jenny W. shares her lifelong struggle to manage her severe asthma symptoms. Read More
Rethinking Asthma Testing
A recent study published by the Lung Association's ACRC examined how a clinical test called the Bronchodilator Response is related to treatment outcomes in people with poorly controlled asthma. Read More
From Basic Training to Asthma Management
Serving in the armed forces has better equipped Renee to deal with life’s challenges, such as managing her asthma. 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
Back to School with Asthma: Tips for Parents
Important considerations to help you and your child prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Read More
Hospitalized for Six Days with RSV as an Adult
Michele shares her experience getting sick with RSV last December, and how people living with asthma should know they are at high risk. Read More
Are You What You Eat?
One thing that researchers are trying to better understand is if certain foods can help reduce asthma flares, which happen when the airways in one’s lungs become swollen and inflamed. Read More
