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.
From Measles to Flu: How Vaccines Help Prevent Pneumonia and Respiratory Illnesses
It doesn’t always receive the same attention as the flu, COVID-19, RSV or measles, but pneumonia can be serious and even life threatening, causing over 1.4 million emergency room visits and more than 40,000 deaths annually. Read More
Shortness of Breath: Anxiety or Lung Health Issue? We Break it Down
Dr. Zisman helps clarify when shortness of breath is caused by stress or when it may be signaling a larger lung health issue. Read More
"My Heart Completely Shattered": A Daughter's COPD Caregiving Story
Emily learned from an early age the devastation lung disease can have on a family. Read More
Why Vaping Isn't Harmless: Understanding Long-Term Risks
Dr. Block responds to frequently asked questions about vaping and lung health. Read More
Young, Healthy, and Facing Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Kirah shares how what started as a simple cough turned into a fight for her life. Read More
EPA Stopped Counting Health Costs – But We Haven’t
Our forthcoming brief, built on a new analysis from a partner organization, will explain how EPA's air pollution rollbacks and rule changes will cost thousands of lives and millions of dollars. Read More
Fungal Disease Awareness Week: When a Lung Infection Isn't What You Think
Every year in September, Fungal Disease Awareness Week shines a spotlight on an often-overlooked health issue: serious fungal infections that can affect the lungs and are frequently mistaken for other illnesses. Read More
Mission Moment – September 2026
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the marketing of 11 ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch products, with most either mint or menthol flavored and containing 9 or 11 mg of nicotine per pouch. Read More
Asthma Peak Week Is Coming: How Parents Can Prepare Now
Dr. Eidelman offers expert advice about what parents should know before sending their child with asthma back to school. Read More
How Finding a Lung Specialist Changed My Life
Why seeing a specialist when you have bronchiectasis makes a difference. Read More
