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.
FDA Decisions on Flavored Vapes and Pouches Put Youth at Risk
In May 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made decisions that will allow more flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to be sold in the United States. Read More
Teen Advocates for Youth Vaping and Nicotine Addiction Crisis
Tobacco prevention advocate stands up for her peers everyday by spreading the truth about the pitfalls of nicotine and tobacco products. Read More
Mission Moment May 2026
May is Asthma Awareness Month: Learn More, Advocate and Get Involved! Read More
How Community Helped a Patient with PAH Reclaim Hope and Find a New Purpose
Jen shares how she turned a devastating diagnosis into a call to action. Read More
The Conversation that Saved Her Life: Teresa’s Lung Scan Story
Teresa explains how learning about the new parameters for low-dose CT scans led to her early lung cancer diagnosis and ultimately saved her life. Read More
Lung Cancer Advocate’s Journey Started with a Simple Cough
Sue leans on writing and advocacy to make it through her difficult cancer journey. Read More
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
