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.

Spreading the Word about Lung Cancer, One Story at a Time

As a never-smoker, it’s unlikely that my lung cancer would have been discovered soon enough to prevent metastasizing had it not been for an accident that ended up saving my life. Read More

Electric Vehicles and Kids’ Health: 6 Things to Know

We discuss ways that climate change is impacting kids, and we crunch the numbers to find out how children’s health would benefit if the nation switches to zero-emission vehicles and gets all its power from clean sources. Read More

My Asthma Medication Was Discontinued. What Do I Do?

Flovent manufacturing and distribution has stopped. Here’s how to handle the changeover. Read More

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

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