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.
Retraining the Immune System to Fight Asthma
“We aim to develop a therapy that specifically retrains the immune system so it can become tolerant of specific allergens that cause a person’s asthma symptoms, without leading to immunosuppression,” said Dr. Pearson. Read More
How Poor Air Quality is Putting Half of America's Youth at Risk
Learn about how harmful air pollution is for your kids and what you can do to keep them happy and healthy Read More
The Conversation that Saved Her Life: Teresa’s Lung Scan Story
Teresa explains how learning about the new parameters for low-dose CT scans led to her early lung cancer diagnosis and ultimately saved her life. Read More
Lung Cancer Advocate’s Journey Started with a Simple Cough
Sue leans on writing and advocacy to make it through her difficult cancer journey. Read More
Raising Awareness for Sarcoidosis: Frank Shares His Struggles
Frank explains how a misdiagnosis led to a chronic diagnosis that would change his life and inspire him to advocate for other patients with this rare and often painful disease. Read More
Mission Moment April 2026
LUNG FORCE Heroes advocate for lung cancer funding, affordable healthcare coverage. Read More
"A Big, Moving Party for Better Lung Health"
Peggy shares her experience with the Trek Across Maine and how one bike ride has expanded into a lifelong purpose. Read More
How Different Environments Can Lead to Life-Threatening Lung Problems
Dr. Garfield explains the dangers of high-altitude and immersion pulmonary edema. Read More
Navigating PAH: Jenna’s Mission to Inspire, Educate and Travel
An important part of managing pulmonary arterial hypertension is working with a specialist who understands this rare and complex disease. Read More
Investigating Anxiety and Depression in Patients with COPD
Dr. Deepshikha Ashana is developing a mobile app to teach positive coping skills to ease breathing. Read More
