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

March 11, 2025 | Editorial Staff

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

Topics:
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Tobacco
  • Lung Health & Procedures

February 21, 2025 | Editorial Staff

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

Topics:
  • Tobacco
  • Quit Smoking

February 10, 2025 | Editorial Staff

How One Nurse Practitioner Helps Her Patients 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

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 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

December 18, 2024 | Editorial Staff

Effective Tips to Stay Tobacco Free During the Holidays

Simple strategies to keep the holiday season from derailing your progress to keep tobacco out of your life. Read More

Topics:
  • Tobacco
  • Quit Smoking

November 11, 2024 | Editorial Staff

The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening for Veterans

Smoking and tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, with few groups as heavily impacted as active-duty service members and veterans. Read More

Topics:
  • Quit Smoking
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Health & Procedures

September 6, 2024 | Editorial Staff

Vaping Essential Oils: Hidden Health Danger You Need to Know About

In pursuit of health, some people are taking vaping a step further, by using essential oils as the “e-juice.” Here is what you need to know about this potentially dangerous health trend. Read More

Topics:
  • Indoor Air
  • E-Cigarettes

July 31, 2024 | Editorial Staff

ZYN 101: What to Know About Big Tobacco’s Latest Addiction

Because of their smokeless, odorless features, many people believe that these nicotine pouches are a safer alternative to cigarettes. But don’t be fooled. Read More

Topics:
  • E-Cigarettes
  • Tobacco
  • Quit Smoking

June 14, 2024 | Editorial Staff

Tobacco Addiction Continues to Harm LGBTQ+ Communities

Members of the LBGTQ+ community have faced a history of oppression and discrimination has directly led to disproportionate health risks. Read More

Topics:
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Tobacco
  • Lung Health & Procedures
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