Press Releases

In celebration of its 120th anniversary, the American Lung Association is joining with the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) to announce the opening of applications for the CHEST/ALA Guideline Implementation Research Grant for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management. T

On behalf of millions of patients and consumers we represent across the United States who face serious and chronic health conditions, our organizations urge Congress to oppose cuts that will terminate healthcare for millions and compromise the integrity and affordability of Medicaid and the Marketplace.

In the U.S., there are more than 11.7 million people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and another 18 million are potentially living with the disease undiagnosed.