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.

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

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

Protecting Medicaid for People with Lung Cancer

Medicaid provides quality, affordable healthcare coverage for about 80 million people across the country. Read More

Mission Moment January 2025

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this month released a new proposed rule requiring tobacco companies to reduce the nicotine levels. Read More

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