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.
Stories About the Impact of Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
At the Lung Association, we understand first-hand the impact that menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars have had. We asked some of our colleagues to share their personal experiences. Read More
Sharing Knowledge
From May 14 - 18, 2022, thousands of respiratory researchers, clinicians and industry representatives gathered for the American Thoracic Society (ATS) international conference (ATS 2022) in San Francisco, CA. Read More
Treating Bronchiectasis and COPD
When Jean Rommes was first diagnosed with COPD, she admits she had an inkling that something had been wrong for a while but, like many patients, she was in denial. Read More
Five Steps for Successful Flying with Oxygen
A primer by experienced traveler and IPF patient, Jim Hartmann, on prepping individuals to have the best possible outcome when they travel while using supplemental oxygen. Read More
Tips to Save Yourself from Summer's Deadly Heat Waves
Heat waves can take a toll on your lungs and overall health. See why and how to keep safe when the temperature rises this summer. Read More
5 Reasons Your Child Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccination
The ACIP and CDC now recommends COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months and older. This means that approximately 18 million additional children are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More
Unique Challenges in Treating COVID-19 in Rural America
Jill’s parents live 585 miles from her, in a small town of around 1,000 people. Her dad, Roger, must travel 70 miles to visit his primary care provider. Read More
Mission Moment - June 2022
Our new report weighs benefits and risks of prescribed fire to reduce health harms of catastrophic wildfires. Read More
The Impact of Menthol Cigarettes on the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community
The use of menthol is highest among Black and brown communities and the lesbian, gay and bisexual population. Read More
Air Pollution and Health Equity
Low-income communities and communities of color not only bear a disproportionate burden of air pollution but can also be more likely to have health conditions that put them at higher risk. Read More
