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.
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Pneumonia and Flu: Understanding the Link Between Respiratory Illnesses
It is now peak season for respiratory illnesses, and it feels like everyone is fighting flu symptoms. Read More
Recent Articles
Making the Most of Your Day When Living with Lung Disease
Carol shares how her daily life has changed since her diagnosis and what she is doing to continue to live a fulfilling life. Read More
Big Tobacco: Still Selling Women a Pack of Lies
During Women’s History Month we are looking at how Big Tobacco has targeted women, and the impact tobacco has on women’s health. Read More
Cost Analysis of SMART Therapy to Improve Asthma Outcomes
National asthma guidelines published in 2020 recommend that most patients with moderate-to-severe asthma would benefit from using one inhaler for both a long-term anti-inflammatory medicine and quick-relief medicine. Read More
Debunking Some of the Most Common Electric Vehicle Myths
Gas-powered vehicles are a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gases that drive climate change. Switching to electric vehicles is critical to cutting down on tail-pipe emissions. Read More
Why I Climb: Heather E. Honors Family Members Living with Lung Disease
Heather E. will soon participate in her seventh Fight For Air Climb in Orlando. And this year, more than ever, it’s personal. Read More
Deep Dive: Is the Recent Federal Clean Air Progress We Made Undone Now?
We outline what’s at stake, some of the efforts to weaken clean air protections and how you can take action to defend them below. Read More
Answering Patient Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination Questions
Experts answer their patients’ questions and offer advice for other doctors to help increase vaccination rates. Read More
Tragedy Inspires Teen to Champion for a Tobacco-Free Future
Amyrah M. lost her mother to lung cancer. Today, she is educating her peers on the dangers of tobacco use. Read More
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
