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.
Change from the Inside: Searching for the Key to Longer Lasting Vaccines
Priyadharshini Devarajan, PhD was awarded the Catalyst Aaward to conduct research on T cells, a type of immune cell which could be the key to unlock long-term immunity in vaccines. Read More
Actually, Houseplants Don’t Clean the Air
The commonly held belief that plants clean indoor air can be traced back to a NASA study. But the verdict is now in: houseplants do not improve air quality. Here’s why. Read More
Mission Moment February 2024
Our 22nd annual “State of Tobacco Control” report reveals the continued devastation of tobacco use, including menthol cigarettes, on individuals and families across the country. Read More
Medical Expert Weighs in on 2024 State of Tobacco Control Report
Dr. Robert Herron sees first-hand the impacts of tobacco use in his state. Read More
What’s Causing this Severe Winter?
What’s up with this crazy winter weather? The culprit, according to scientists, is climate change. But how can climate change, usually associated with warming temperatures, cause a winter like this? Read More
The Many Ways a CT Scan Can Save Your Life
“I would have never known, there is no other test that would have identified the problem. It saved my life, so I think it is so important to spread the word. If you’re eligible, get a CT scan for lung cancer.” Read More
“Why We Climb, and You Should Too”
Three Fight For Air Climb devoted participants explain they love the event, and keep coming back. Read More
The Importance of Accurate Lung Cancer Staging
Before a patient’s lung cancer treatment begins, clinicians need to determine how to categorize the cancer. Read More
What is Blastomycosis (Gilchrist’s disease)?
This rare fungal disease is becoming more common. Here is what you need to know. Read More
Five Things to Know about Whooping Cough
Since then, pertussis has again become increasingly common due to varied factors including improved diagnostic tests, more spread of the bacteria that causes pertussis, and waning immunity from current vaccines. Read More
