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 Hidden Health Dangers of Burning Incense
Incense smoke has been found to contain many dangerous particles and chemicals that can irritate and damage the lungs. Read More
How Poor Air Quality is Putting Half of America's Youth at Risk
Learn about how harmful air pollution is for your kids and what you can do to keep them happy and healthy Read More
Five Critical Things to Know About Microplastics and Your Lungs
We asked Dr. Florsheim to help us understand the dangers of microplastics and what safer alternatives exist to help limit our exposure to these all-too-common risks of modern living. Read More
Do Air Fresheners Harm Lung Health?
Dr. Meghan Rebuli is studying the ingredients in air fresheners and their effect on airway cells. Read More
Powerful Ways to Protect Yourself from Secondhand Smoke in Apartments
Studies show that most people prefer to live in smokefree environments, but secondhand smoke keeps seeping into their lives. Learn how to protect yourself from the dangers of secondhand smoke in apartment buildings. Read More
Is Your Humidifier Putting Your Health at Risk?
Learn how to use ultrasonic humidifiers correctly and prevent them from polluting indoor air. Read More
How EPA’s New Rollbacks Could Fuel Toxic Pollution Nationwide
EPA is working on repealing major air‑pollution rules for fossil‑fuel power plants, including weakening protections against mercury and other toxic emissions. Read More
Protecting Phoenix Children and Families from Unhealthy Air
Dr. Vazquez explains a pilot program aimed at helping children with asthma. Read More
How Radon in School May Be Putting Kids in Danger
One of the major factors that can put individuals at risk is radon – a dangerous gas that causes lung cancer. Read More
Double Risk: How Radon and Smoking Fuel Lung Cancer
Radon and smoking are both known causes of lung cancer, but when someone is exposed to both, the results can be deadly. Read More
