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 a LUNG FORCE Advocate Keeps her Husband’s Legacy Alive
Cristina shares her husband Rob’s story and why she continues to work with LUNG FORCE and participate in Advocacy Day. Read More
COVID-19 Hot Topics: Protecting Your Health During Spring Break
But before you hit the road, remember that COVID-19 is not gone. Follow these tips to help you and your family stay healthy while traveling. Read More
Female Lung Association Researcher Breaks Glass Ceiling
This past October, Kellie Smith, Ph.D. was granted the American Lung Association’s first-ever Pierre Massion Lung Cancer Discovery Award for receiving the top score on her research application. Read More
Women Making a Difference for Lung Health
During the month of March, in honor of Women’s History Month, we work to recognize and thank the incredible women who are leading the way and making a difference in lung health. Read More
Rare Diseases Day: Highlighting Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
This Rare Disease Day, we are highlighting primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a genetic disease that affects 12,000 to 17,000 people in the United States. Read More
The Importance of Representation in Lung Cancer Clinical Trials
In January 2022, the American Lung Association launched its campaign “Awareness, Trust and Action,” aimed at empowering Black Americans to speak with their doctors about clinical trials. Read More
Why Everyone Should Care About Methane Gas Pollution
Methane is the second most abundant greenhouse gas, after carbon dioxide. Though it breaks down more quickly, methane traps 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide, making it a major contributor to climate change. Read More
COVID-19 Hot Topics: Protecting Vulnerable Populations
With COVID infection rates dropping, and many mask mandates ending, it's reasonable to ask, "how do we continue to protect vulnerable populations from COVID-19?" Read More
Why COPD Education Is Essential for Rural Health Providers
In rural areas, COPD, the third leading cause of disease-related death in the U.S., sees higher mortality rates than in urban areas. Read More
Mission Moment - February 2022
Our 20th Annual “State of Tobacco Control” report celebrates the progress we’ve made over the last two decades to end tobacco use but finds that products like e-cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products create concern. Read More
