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.
Raising Awareness for Sarcoidosis: Frank Shares His Struggles
Frank explains how a misdiagnosis led to a chronic diagnosis that would change his life and inspire him to advocate for other patients with this rare and often painful disease. Read More
Mission Moment March 2026
Our Clean Air School Challenge empowers K-12 schools nationwide to create healthier learning environments and improve child health. 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
Mission Moment February 2026
American Lung Association Joins Health Associations in Opposition to EPA’s Repeal of Endangerment Finding Read More
Teen Tobacco Advocate Refuses to Back Down Despite Budget Cuts
Breanna initially joined the tobacco-free advocates club in middle school on a whim, but it would soon become a passion. Read More
Mission Moment November 2025
Our 8th annual State of Lung Cancer report highlights the great strides in efforts to end lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Read More
Powerful Partnership Brings Zero-Emission Vehicles to Native Lands
Though switching to zero-emissions vehicles is one of the best ways to improve air quality, there are many communities facing barriers to this critical transition. Read More
Ignoring Greenhouse Gases Emissions Endangers Us All
EPA’s leadership wants to eliminate the Endangerment Finding, a decision that would put our lungs, health, and future in greater danger. Read More
Mission Moment October 2025
Lung Association Joins Global Health Organizations in Signing Historic Healthy Indoor Air Pledge at UN Read More
Understanding the Impact of Federal Cuts to mRNA Vaccine Research
Last month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cancelled $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine research and development. This decision will have devastating consequences. Read More
