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.

Recent Articles

February 17, 2025 | Editorial Staff

Mission Moment February 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting at least 24 million flu illnesses this season, with 410,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths. Read More

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    February 14, 2025 | Editorial Staff

    Fight For Air Climb Brings Couple Together

    Carl and Chrissi share their love story which started during an American Lung Association climbing event. Read More

    Topics:
    • Events

    February 12, 2025 | Editorial Staff

    New Study May Lead to More Personalizing Lung Cancer Treatments

    Dr. Milica Momcilovic’s research suggests estrogen may play a role in Lung squamous cell carcinoma resistance. Read More

    Topics:
    • Science
    • Lung Cancer

    February 10, 2025 | Editorial Staff

    How One Nurse Practitioner Is Helping Her Community Quit Smoking for Good

    As a nurse practitioner who specializes in pulmonology, Katrina was inspired to start a smoking cessation program at her hospital. Read More

    Topics:
    • Quit Smoking

    February 6, 2025 | Editorial Staff

    Protecting Your Health After a Wildfire

    As Los Angeles area residents return to their homes in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires, the process of clean up can be overwhelming. Read More

    Topics:
    • Natural Disasters

    February 4, 2025 | Editorial Staff

    Meet Eniola: The 12-Year-Old Championing Clean Air in Schools

    Many people don’t understand how much poor indoor air quality can affect your health. This is especially true for crowded places like schools, which is why Eniola is making it her mission to bring clean air to classrooms. Read More

    Topics:
    • Indoor Air
    • Advocacy

    January 31, 2025 | Editorial Staff

    “I’m 26 and My Lungs Collapsed:” A Vaping Emergency

    Petrea didn’t know when she started vaping that it would change her life forever. Read More

    Topics:
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Lung Health & Procedures

    January 28, 2025 | Editorial Staff

    Understanding the Link Between Diabetes, Obesity and Severe Viral Infections

    Dr. Berdnikovs’ newest study looks to better understand major health issues. Read More

    Topics:
    • Science
    • COVID-19
    • Flu & Cold

    January 23, 2025 | Editorial Staff

    How Someone Who Smoked for 40 Years Quit for Good

    Jack smoked two packs a day for years until Freedom From Smoking® finally helped him quit. Read More

    Topics:
    • Tobacco
    • Quit Smoking
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