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.
Lemurs, Tuberculosis and Spillover, Oh My!
A case of TB in Madagascar lemurs raises questions about the transmission of respiratory illness between animals and humans. Read More
Passionate and Problem-Free: A Guide to an Asthma-Friendly Intimacy
Love is in the air, and so is your asthma! Though it may not be romantic, people with asthma need to consider how dating and being intimate may exacerbate their symptoms. Read More
Your Heart and Lungs: The Ultimate Relationship
Your heart and your lungs are two of the most vital organs in your body. In addition to sharing a chest cavity, the functions of the heart and the lungs are closely intertwined. Read More
Mission Moment February 2023
The American Lung Association has just launched the Patient & Caregiver Network to provide support, education and access to research for the 34 million Americans living with lung disease. Read More
How Tornadoes May Be Affecting Your Air Quality
We explain how tornadoes, besides causing destruction, can cause major air pollution. Read More
New Research Uncovers Alarming Connection Between Gas Production and Birth Outcomes
Recently, a study was published in Preventive Medicine Reports titled “Associations between proximity to gas production activity in counties and birth outcomes across the US.” Read More
How to Stay Safe from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Every year, more than 50,000 people visit emergency rooms because of accidental CO poisoning, and about 430 of these visits will be fatal. That is why everyone should take certain precautions when they use any type of heater. Read More
Particle Pollution 101: Stronger Limits Will Make Communities Healthier
EPA just proposed tighter limits on a widespread, dangerous air pollutant. Here is what you need to know. Read More
An Unexpected Threat: the Link Between Radon and Lung Cancer
Leah had led a very healthy life; she was a runner who ate very healthily and never smoked. So, her whole family was shocked when she was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Read More
How to Set Asthma Management Goals
As you think about your plans for the new year, maybe setting goals for managing your asthma isn’t something you had considered, but it can be. So where do you start? Read More
