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.
Pulse Oximetry – A Little Knowledge Can Be a Dangerous Thing
Let’s get a few things straight about pulse oximetry, which seems to be in the news a lot these days. Because knowing only a little bit about pulse oximetry can be misleading. Read More
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month
The American Lung Association recognizes and celebrates National LGBTQ+ History Month, a time that honors the fight for equality led by trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community. Read More
Preventing a “Twindemic”
Fall is upon us and as we transition into winter, Americans will soon be dealing with two lung infections: the flu and COVID-19. While COVID-19 is far more serious and deadly than the flu, the flu can be also dangerous. Read More
Mission Moment – October 2020
“When this is all over – we need to look back and dissect, do a postmortem, and figure out what could we have done different to prevent such a degree of morbidity and mortality in our country.” - Dr. Anthony Fauci Read More
Celebrating 50 years of the Clean Air Act: Looking back and moving forward to provide Clean Air for All
It can be easy to take clean air for granted. But for the nearly half of Americans who still live in areas with unhealthy air, the lack of clean air is often a top of mind concern. Read More
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Tribal Communities
The American Lung Association is committed to bringing awareness and support to communities most affected by COVID-19, including tribal communities. Read More
Lung Cancer Survivor Shares Devastating COVID-19 Story
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, LUNG FORCE Hero Joan was concerned. As a stage III lung cancer survivor, she knew she was at risk for serious complications from COVID-19. Read More
Is Laughter Good for Lung Health?
Science is beginning to understand that not only is laughing good for our soul, the physical act of laughing may also be good for your health. Read More
Treating COVID-19 with Investigational, Off-Label, Unproven Therapies
When COVID-19 first emerged, the recommended treatment was supportive care, which means treating the symptoms while the disease runs its course. Read More
#Act4Impact Comes Together with Support
To raise funds for the initiative, we then announced our #Act4Impact livestream benefit, to provide free lung health education and masks to those in need. Read More
