Shared Stories

Liz C. I'm a lifelong nonsmoker diagnosed with early COPD. I was diagnosed with asthma 25 years earlier, in my late 30s.

Raymond P. I turned 86 this past March. I have been a resident of the Town of Middlebury, Connecticut, since 1964. I have been an involved and responsible resident, serving on various boards and commissions through the years.

Debbie P. I have gotten bronchitis every single year from as early as I can remember. In 2013, I was 43 years old, and it was the same thing -- I went to the doctor for bronchitis and took medicine for it.

Linda T. My name is Linda and I am a 60-year-old wife, mother and grandmother. I want to shout from the rooftops how low-dose lung screening saved my life.

Russell W. EPA's Office of Research and Development asked me to develop a new NAAQS PM2.5 standard method – that is, to come up with a better way to measure fine particles to ensure a better health outcome for the American people.

H. Christopher F. During my time at the EPA, the Office of Research and Development’s work informed regulatory decisions involving air, water, land and chemicals. It informed enforcement actions, as well as cleanup and emergency response efforts in EPA’s regions.

Chet W. The most important thing I learned during my 30+ year career is that the civil servants in the EPA air office care deeply about providing clean air for everyone and doing it in the most efficient and effective way possible.

Miles E. K. State and local air pollution agencies work around the clock to improve air quality everywhere. And by working with our EPA partners, we’ve seen terrific success!

Vanessa N. During a visit to New York City, I was on a subway that got delayed underground. They asked everyone to exit temporarily, but with no clear place to go, we were stuck.

Sandra P. A company based in Ireland intends to establish a sizable production facility in our vicinity, drawn by the absence of regulatory constraints.

Jeanne W. As a child, I was always susceptible to lung irritation caused by pollens, dust, mold, and second-hand smoking.

Richard S. C. My mother, Delores Inez Pollard Carter, was born on April 22, 1927, in Princeton, New Jersey. She was an educator, social worker, and artist.

Tiffany J. My name is Tiffany and this year will be my family and friends first stair climb with the Lung association.  

Janna D. My primary care doctor ordered a scan for me many years ago, after I had been smoking for about 40 years.

Sara C. The Lung Association has been a great help to me, and I’m spreading the word.