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 - July 2021
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Vaccines are safe, effective, widely available and free! Read More
In Honor of My Mom: Walking for a Cause
In August 2019, my mom was told she had stage four lung cancer and my world was changed forever. Read More
Understanding the Climatarian Diet: How What You Eat Affects Climate Change
Our Climate Activist Advisor Lana Weidgenant spoke with us about her passion for promoting a more plant-based diet as one way to address the climate crisis and build a healthier future. Read More
Preparing for Wildfire Season
Dr. John Balmes, a California air pollution researcher for more than three decades, is worried about this year’s wildfire season. Read More
A Life Interrupted: A Lung Cancer Caregiver’s Story
My cancer caregiver journey started in 2014 when my husband Michael woke me early on a Saturday morning with trouble breathing and tightness in his chest. Read More
Tony Gwynn Jr. Celebrates His Father’s Legacy on Father’s Day
Former Major League Baseball player Tony Gwynn Jr. and his father, Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, shared a lot. Besides having the same name and a deep love for baseball and the San Diego Padres, they also both struggled with asthma. Read More
5 Reasons to Get Your Vaccination Now
Good news is that it’s easier than ever to get your shot—there’s more in supply, expanded access and more proof it is safe and effective at preventing severe illness. Read More
Recognizing the Juneteenth Holiday
Juneteenth is a holiday to celebrate the journey and freedom of Black Americans, and the many contributions they have made to American culture. Read More
Mission Moment - June 2021
The U.S. is making great progress in reducing the impact of COVID-19 but there is still much to be done. Read More
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Weight Gain
If you are living with COPD and are experiencing weight loss or are already underweight, you will need more calories to replace the energy used. Read More
