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.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2021
In support of the Lung Association’s commitment to raise awareness and end disparities in lung health, we are proud to highlight some of our lifesaving work with Tribal Nations throughout the country. Read More
Mission Moment November 2021
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here! This annual observance is a crucial time for our organization in the effort to defeat lung cancer, the leading cancer killer Read More
Offering Support to Lung Cancer Patients: A Personal Story
An Imerman Angel mentor shares her personal experience and how support is key to dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Read More
The Lingering Effects of Long COVID
If you contracted COVID-19, you might still be experiencing this phenomenon long after the acute infection has passed. Read More
Veterans Living in Rural Areas Are More at Risk for COPD
Approximately 25% of veterans are diagnosed with COPD and many veterans begin to show signs of COPD earlier than the general population. Read More
65 Or Older? It’s Time to Assess the Risk of Pneumococcal Pneumonia
World Pneumonia Day is on November 12, and as you return to doing the things you love, it’s essential to understand the risk for pneumococcal pneumonia, a potentially serious lung infection that can strike anyone at any time. Read More
Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery Play by Play
We spoke with Dr. Doug Adams, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at TriHealth in Cincinnati, Ohio, about how robotic technology is typically used during lung surgery. Read More
Why Everyone Should Care About COPD Awareness Month
COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it very difficult for people to breathe. Air becomes progressively trapped inside the lungs due to excess mucus, scarring and narrowing of the air passages and destruction of the air sacs (emphysema). Read More
RSV and Infants: a Respiratory Disease That Can Be Deadly
Meghan’s 5-week-old daughter began showing signs of respiratory illness while celebrating Christmas with family. She was shocked when she discovered that her daughter may have RSV. Read More
Mission Moment October 2021
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