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.
Mission Moment February 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting at least 24 million flu illnesses this season, with 410,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths. Read More
Fight For Air Climb Brings Couple Together
Carl and Chrissi share their love story which started during an American Lung Association climbing event. Read More
New Study May Lead to More Personalizing Lung Cancer Treatments
Dr. Milica Momcilovic’s research suggests estrogen may play a role in Lung squamous cell carcinoma resistance. 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
Protecting Your Health After Wildfire Devastation
As Los Angeles area residents return to their homes in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires, the process of clean up can be overwhelming. Read More
Astonishing 12-Year-Old Champions for Clean Air Initiatives in Schools
Many people don’t understand how much poor indoor air quality can affect your health. This is especially true for crowded places like schools, which is why Eniola is making it her mission to bring clean air to classrooms. 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
Understanding the Link Between Diabetes, Obesity and Severe Viral Infections
Dr. Berdnikovs’ newest study looks to better understand major health issues. 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
Three Reasons to Get Excited about the Lung Health Cohort Research Study
Thanks to the Lung Health Cohort Research Study, the first large-scale lung health study, the American Lung Association strives toward achieving our mission to help transform lung health in the U.S. one step—one person—at a time. Read More
