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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.

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Recovering from COVID, Investing in a Healthier Future

The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath has had a devastating impact on many individuals, families, charitable organizations and businesses. Read More

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated in May and honors the many contributions Jewish Americans have made to this country. Read More

Be Your Own Treatment Advocate: Browse for Lung Cancer Clinical Trials

When it comes to treating lung cancer, many families don’t want to take any chances and they rule out clinical trial participation before getting the facts. Read More

Pittsburgh’s Air Quality

The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report found that Allegheny County, Pennsylvania—the home of Pittsburgh—was one of only 13 counties in the U.S. to earn failing grades for exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone. Read More

‘State of the Air’ Highlights Need for Environmental Justice

The American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report, released on April 21, found that more than 4 in 10 people (135 million) in the U.S. live with polluted air, placing their health and lives at risk. Read More

Sadie’s Stay at Norton Sanitorium

Soon to be released book gives a firsthand account of life in a tubereculosis sanitorium Read More

Just How Effective are Vaccinations for Transplant Patients?

Lung transplants are trending upward. The onset of the COVID-19 vaccine has caused concern for this population because transplant recipients have a suppressed immune system, placing them at increased risk for severe COVID-19 complications. Read More

Mission Moment April 2021

Laura Dern, Academy Award-winning actress and Advisor to the American Lung Association board of directors, will be kicking off the 2021 Nationwide LUNG FORCE Walk and Run/Walk season and hosting a virtual team of her own. Read More

#GettheFacts: Pneumococcal Pneumonia

During World Immunization Week, Learn How to Help Prevent this Potentially Serious Lung Disease Read More

Answering Questions About Children and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Pediatrician Afif El-Hasan, M.D., shares current knowledge about children and the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

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