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.
Applause for a Crop of Quitters
Strike up the theme music, please, maestro. It’s time to induct a new crop of people who have quit smoking cigarettes into the Super Stoppers Club (SSC). Read More
The Science Behind the Addictiveness of Menthol
Why is it easier to start smoking menthol, and harder to quit? Read More
How to Finally Quit Smoking: Success Stories
Many people have decided to start 2021 by making a quit attempt and ending their dependency on tobacco products for good. But that is easier said than done. Read More
4 Powerful Tips For Quitting Smoking When you Live With Someone Who Smokes
In the alternative scenario, where friends and family continue to smoke, the challenge of quitting becomes compounded. What do you do when you live with smokers? Read More
Learning How to Quit for Good: Janise's Story
Janise Bankard was a smoker who turned to vaping before she realized that the only way to live was completely independent from nicotine. Read More
Asthma and Indoor Air
A new season can bring a whole new collection of asthma triggers. Here are some simple tips to help keep your asthma under control during the winter. Read More
2019 Highlights in Lung Health
As the year comes to an end and we reflect on 2019, it's clear that this was a record year for the American Lung Association and all who support our mission. Read More
Our Community Shows Tremendous Appreciation for Lung Health Researchers
Researchers often work behind the scenes, and don't always get the recognition they truly deserve. That's why we wanted to give everyone a chance to voice their gratitude to the researchers helping move us toward a world free of lung disease. Read More
Pediatricians: Partners in Helping Parents Quit Smoking
Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure affects approximately 40% of the children in the United States, increasing their risk for acute respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome and premature death. Read More
Lung Cancer Screening: A Simple Way to Save Lives
Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cancer killer of both men and women, accounting for 25% of total cancer deaths in the U.S. Unfortunately, less than 5% of those recommended to undergo lung cancer screening (LCS) for early detection have done so. Read More
