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 Truth About What Vaping Is Doing to Your Body

Just because it isn’t obvious, doesn’t mean vaping isn’t negatively affecting your health. Read More

Researchers Find New and Improved Way to Help with Lung Cancer Screening Numbers

Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., yet screening rates remain low. Read More

1,000 Days Smokefree: How One Man Quit Tobacco

Dan shares his Smoke-Free Journey with the Illinois Tobacco Quitline, managed by the American Lung Association. Read More

Vapor Hiding Dangerous Ingredients

Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the chemical makeup of e-cigarettes, assuming they only contain water vapor and nicotine. Read More

How a Vaping Research Project Sparked a Lifelong Passion

Livia Cohen was an undecided sophomore at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island when her advisor suggested she get involved in medical research. Read More

Big Tobacco: Still Selling Women a Pack of Lies

During Women’s History Month we are looking at how Big Tobacco has targeted women, and the impact tobacco has on women’s health. Read More

Tragedy Inspires Teen to Champion for a Tobacco-Free Future

Amyrah M. lost her mother to lung cancer. Today, she is educating her peers on the dangers of tobacco use. Read More

How One Nurse Practitioner Helps Her Patients Quit Smoking for Good

As a nurse practitioner who specializes in pulmonology, Katrina was inspired to start a smoking cessation program at her hospital. Read More

“I’m 26 and My Lungs Collapsed:” A Vaping Emergency

Petrea didn’t know when she started vaping that it would change her life forever. Read More

How Someone Who Smoked for 40 Years Quit for Good

Jack smoked two packs a day for years until Freedom From Smoking® finally helped him quit. Read More

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