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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.

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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

From Trauma to Triumph: Ava Discovers Strength in Supportive Quit Community

Ava shares how Freedom From Smoking helped her quit after 40 years of dependence. Read More

Nicotine Pouches and Vaping: How to Protect Your Teen

Afif El-Hasan, MD, talks to us about common nicotine pouches and vaping misconceptions and how to protect your teen. 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

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

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

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