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.
1 in 3 People Breathe Unhealthy Air: New Report Finds
A look at this year’s ‘State of the Air’ key findings Read More
Diagnosed with COPD at 42
Kara made several life changes since learning she has COPD and encourages others to take charge as well. Read More
Mission Moment April 2023
Our annual “State of the Air” report reveals growing disparities in exposure to air pollution. This 24th annual report also finds that 1 in 3 Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution. Read More
Don't Fear Spring Allergies and Asthma
Spring is here! The days are getting longer, flowers are starting to bloom, and the weather is warming up. Unfortunately, that also means asthma and allergy triggers are making their seasonal appearance. Read More
What Our Latest Poll Reveals about Support for Stronger Pollution Standards
Getting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize stronger standards is a top priority for the Lung Association’s healthy air advocacy work. Read More
What Is Walking Pneumonia?
Walking pneumonia is a non-medical term for a mild case of pneumonia. Technically, it's called atypical pneumonia and is caused by bacteria or viruses - often a common bacterium called Mycoplasma pneumonia. Read More
5 Things You Should Know About IPF
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, is considered a rare disease but is more common than we once thought, with up to 207,000 people affected in the United States and about 58,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Read More
Negative Results, Positive Impact
In the world of scientific research, negative findings are sometimes viewed as a disappointment, especially in large studies that require significant effort, time, and expense. Read More
Preventing PAH Care that Runs off the Rails
A pulmonologist with The Oregon Clinic, Wayne Strauss, MD, PhD, shares highlights of a proper diagnosis and treatment plan for patients living with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Read More
How Particle Pollution Can Trap Someone with Asthma
Erica shares how the harmful effects of particle pollution have created challenges to her quality of life. Read More
