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.
Asthma and Indoor Air
A new season can bring a whole new collection of asthma triggers. Here are some simple tips to help keep your asthma under control during the winter. Read More
2019 Highlights in Lung Health
As the year comes to an end and we reflect on 2019, it's clear that this was a record year for the American Lung Association and all who support our mission. Read More
Life After Cancer
Welcome, my friends, to the launch of a new EACH Breath Blog series, Life After Cancer. If you are in remission, cured, living with cancer or know someone who is, then you are in the right place. Most importantly, you are not alone. Read More
What Pop Culture Gets Wrong (and Right) about Cystic Fibrosis
The release of the movie Five Feet Apart gave an often misunderstood disease some media attention, but not everyone was happy about how the condition was portrayed. Read More
Our Community Shows Tremendous Appreciation for Lung Health Researchers
Researchers often work behind the scenes, and don't always get the recognition they truly deserve. That's why we wanted to give everyone a chance to voice their gratitude to the researchers helping move us toward a world free of lung disease. Read More
How to Protect Yourself from the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
It is a common misconception that only people who smoked are at risk for lung cancer. The truth is there are a variety of things that can cause damage to your lungs and may eventually lead to lung cancer. Read More
Flu Shots for Pregnant Women: It's Not Just Safe, It's Necessary
It is flu season, and a recent report suggests that one of the highest risk groups has been neglecting to get this vital vaccine. Read More
Finding a Cure for Lung Cancer: There Is Hope
When it comes to cancer treatment, the heartbreaking truth remains that we still have a lot of work to do. However, dramatic statements that suggest there has been little improvement shortchange important advancements that have been, and are still be Read More
Honoring Veterans Day: Denny's Story
Today is Veterans Day, and in honor of all those who have served, we are proud to tell the story of LUNG FORCE Hero Denny and her husband, Jack. Read More
Denise's "Saved By The Scan" Story
When LUNG FORCE Hero Denise L. first saw a billboard for Saved By The Scan and the lung cancer screening eligibility quiz, she hadn't heard of low-dose CT scans or early detection for lung cancer. Read More
