Shared Stories | American Lung Association

Diane S. My lung issues started 8 years ago.
Marie L. A major cause of poor air quality are what California Air Resources Board and the EPA call gas powered small off road equipment (e.g. mowers and leaf blowers) that we use for primarily for landscaping.
Shelley M. When I went to the doctor with pain in my lower right side, I never expected to find out that I had lung cancer.
Ann S.
Daniel T. Wildfires in Northern California over the past several years have triggered asthma which I hadn't had since I was a teenager. I deal with the impacts now daily.
Emily M. Having never worked with a clientele of people who smoke, and having never smoked myself, I was apprehensive at first.
Gregory S. Our township allows leaf burning throughout the year, causing very unhealthy air especially for those with asthma, COPD or other sensitivities.
Alli P. I am a student at UMD in Minnesota. I am originally from a small town in southern Minnesota.
Barb T. I was born with Kartagener syndrome, the cilia does not work in my lungs, ears or sinuses.
Kevin R. I am 64 years old. I’ve been a machinist since I was 18 years old, I like playing a lot of games on my iPad and playing with my dog Milo.
Angelique N. My mother is 69 year old who currently suffers from a lung disease, Alpha 1 Antitripsen.
Karen D. I live in Florida and have COPD. I'm a member of the ALA's COPD Patient Advisory Group and have been involved with the American Lung Association for nearly 25 years.
Laonis Q. My story is my son's Anthony J Chapman story! He was diagnosed with severe uncontrolled asthma at the age of 2.
David C. Lung cancer was never on my radar. I’m young; still in my 30s. As a former Division One athlete, I’ve been active all my life and have remained active through sports and regular exercise.
Mary N. I started participating in Lung Force walks about 4 years ago. I lost my mother and sister to lung cancer.

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