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.
How Different Environments Can Lead to Life-Threatening Lung Problems
Dr. Garfield explains the dangers of high-altitude and immersion pulmonary edema. Read More
Navigating PAH: Jenna’s Mission to Inspire, Educate and Travel
An important part of managing pulmonary arterial hypertension is working with a specialist who understands this rare and complex disease. Read More
Investigating Anxiety and Depression in Patients with COPD
Dr. Deepshikha Ashana is developing a mobile app to teach positive coping skills to ease breathing. Read More
From Devastating CPAM Diagnosis to Climbing With Hope
Ashley shares how her son Luke was diagnosed before birth with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) and now is an annual Fight For Air Climb climber. Read More
How to Move Past COPD Stigma Once and For All
Respiratory therapist Karen Johnson explains how knowledge can break down barriers for people with COPD. Read More
Do Air Fresheners Harm Lung Health?
Dr. Meghan Rebuli is studying the ingredients in air fresheners and their effect on airway cells. Read More
The Day I Could Finally Breathe: A Powerful PAH Story of Survival
Lindsay talks about the difficult road of managing a pulmonary arterial hypertension diagnosis, and how a newly discovered medication helped secure her future. 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
Popular TikTok Trends to Avoid: The Dangers of Viral Wellness
Health trends like dry scooping, mouth taping and garlic use have gained popularity on social media, but not only do they not achieve their claims, they can severely risk your health. Read More
Returning Home to Transform Lung Cancer Care
Dr. Imai returned to Hawaii to bring her knowledge about lung cancer diagnosis and prevention to an underserved community. Read More
