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.
My Infant Son Was Hospitalized Twice with RSV
Taj was 12 months old the first time he was hospitalized with RSV. Six months later, he was hospitalized again. His mother, Susan, shares what happened. Read More
We Can’t Hold Our Breath Any Longer
Right now, the Biden administration has an incredibly important opportunity to help protect lungs, but this window is closing fast. Read More
“I Found a New Passion and Purpose”
Before she was diagnosis in 2017, Rona was not concerned about getting lung cancer. There was no history of lung disease in her family, and she led a very healthy lifestyle. Read More
Appliance Use and Indoor Air Quality
If you’re looking to reduce your exposure to the pollutants emitted from fuel-burning appliances, there are some easy things you can do now to improve air quality in your home. Read More
Mission Moment October 2023
September 21 was our very first Respiratory Advocacy Day (RAD) where members of our asthma and COPD Patient Advisory Groups came to Capitol Hill in D.C. Read More
Impacts of the Climate Crisis on Farmworkers
As climate change increasingly impacts the health and day-to-day lives of people in America, I want to focus on one of the groups particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of a changing climate: farmworkers. Read More
Indoor Air Quality Research Comes Home
Brittany shares her experience participating in Stanford University's Kitchen Pollutant Study. Read More
The Search for a Universal Flu Vaccine
Every autumn, we’re reminded to roll up our sleeves and get our flu shot to safeguard against influenza, because vaccines are undeniably effective in reducing the risk of contracting this contagious respiratory illness. Read More
How a Physician Fights Fall Allergies
Allergist Dr. Arias shares what he does to keep fall allergies at bay. Read More
New RSV Immunizations Can Protect Your Newborn
Expecting a baby? There are new options to help prevent your infant from getting severe RSV. Read More
