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.
What to Expect After Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine
While many Americans anxiously await their turn to be vaccinated against COVID-19, we are beginning to hear, “what now?” from those who have been vaccinated. We sat down with Dr. Donald J. Alcendor to get answers to some of your questions. Read More
Alphabet Soup or the New Way to Treat Lung Cancer?
If my colleagues spend more than 10 minutes talking to me about lung cancer, they are sure to get an earful about biomarker testing. Read More
Understanding COVID-19 Variants
There have been many reports of new strains of the COVID-19 virus emerging. We spoke with Dr. Vineet Menachery about these new strains and whether we should be worried. Read More
Mission Moment - February 2021
On January 27, we released our 19th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report. This year's report focuses on the importance of ending tobacco use amid the pandemic, as smoking increases the risk of more severe illness from COVID-19. Read More
Can Dogs Sniff Out COVID-19?
For some time now, scientists have used dogs to sniff out a variety of illnesses, from cancer to diabetes. Recent studies suggest these superior smellers may also be able to play a role in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Read More
A History of Mistrust: Addressing the Inherent Racial Bias in the U.S. Healthcare System
As COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out across the country, there are some people in the United States that are more hesitant to get the shot than others. Read More
Tobacco Control is Especially Important During the Pandemic
In addition to the 480,000 lives lost to tobacco-related death and disease each year, smoking is also a risk factor for severe COVID-19 symptoms, making ending tobacco use more critical than ever. Read More
Understanding COPD Trends
COPD is a leading cause of both disability and death in the United States. As of 2018, 16.4 million adults in the United States reported a diagnosis of COPD, which includes both emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Read More
How to Finally Quit Smoking: Success Stories
Many people have decided to start 2021 by making a quit attempt and ending their dependency on tobacco products for good. But that is easier said than done. Read More
The Air Down There: A Miner’s Story on Developing Black Lung
For 37 years I mined coal to keep the lights on for everyone above ground. Back then, you never heard much about black lung or that you were working in an environment that could make you sick for the rest of your life. Read More
