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.
Myths and Truths about Asthma and Pregnancy
The Lung Association is here to reassure you that most women with asthma can have a normal pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby. Read More
Can You Exercise with a Cold?
Staying fit is always a good idea. But is it a good idea or even safe to exercise when you have a cold? Read More
Happy Lungs, Happy Valentine
You've cleaned the house, spritzed with perfume, lit candles, and built a roaring fire - you're all set for a romantic Valentine's Day with your sweetheart, right? Think again! Read More
'State of Tobacco Control' - A Wakeup Call About the E-cigarette Epidemic
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, killing more than 480,000 Americans a year. For 17 years, our 'State of Tobacco Control' report has tracked and graded efforts to reduce tobacco use by state. Read More
What You Need to Know about Precision Medicine: A Guide
Follow this flow chart to be guided through the highlights of our expert panel on the growing field of lung cancer precision medicine and subsequent drug approvals. Read More
When an Injury Turns into a Lung Cancer Scare
At the end of 2018, according to press reports, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had early stage lung cancer surgically removed. Justice Ginsburg had what physicians call an "incidental finding." Read More
Are There Environmental or Health Factors that Can Cause Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is caused when cells in the lung mutate or change. Researchers have spent decades trying to understand what causes these cells to mutate. Most lung cancers are caused when someone repeatedly breathes in toxic substances. Read More
So Your Home Has High Radon Levels. Now What?
You've tested your home for radon as we keep urging you to, and, surprise! You discover your levels are dangerously high. Now what? Read More
Q&A with Najee Richardson
Najee Richardson, a former gymnast, is well-known as one of three 2018 finalists in NBC's American Ninja Warrior championship. Read More
Lung Disease Fighters
Every story is a reminder that this community will do whatever it takes to stop lung disease, for ourselves and for others. We wanted to share a snapshot of these people, their lives and those who love them. Read More
