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.
Debunking Hollywood's Asthma Stereotypes
When you picture a "nerd," what characteristics come to mind? They commonly wear braces, thick-rimmed glasses, and tuck collared shirts into too-short khaki pants. Most significantly, they clutch an inhaler. Read More
My IPF Diagnosis: From Denial to Double Lung Transplant
Dr. Mike, one of my best friends, solemnly said, "Rob, you have IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). There isn't a cure." My mind silently shouted, "No I don't because I'll get out of this." . . . A barrier was built. Read More
American Lung Association Offers Hope and Help to the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Summer is winding down and families are excitedly preparing for the upcoming school year, and the tobacco industry is lying in wait, ready to recruit the next generation of tobacco users, with fancy teen-friendly flavors and tech-savvy products. Read More
The Number One Thing You Can Do To Improve Your Asthma Symptoms
It may not surprise you to learn that smoking and secondhand smoke are two of the leading causes of asthma symptoms. But that doesn't mean that adults with asthma don't smoke. Read More
Surprising Reasons Everyone Should Care About Wildfires
If you watch the news, you've probably noticed that massive wildfires have been making more and more headlines. Over the past 10 years, there have been an average of over 7 million acres burned annually. Read More
7 Reasons You Need to Get a Flu Shot This Year
It's time to get your annual flu shot. See 7 reasons why shouldn't skip this lifesaving health precaution and why you should get vaccinated right now. Read More
Can We Breathe on Mars?
Mars has fascinated us since we first saw that brilliant red-tinged light in the sky. While Mars is similar to Earth in many ways, one difference could be a deal-breaker: With an atmosphere that is over 96% carbon dioxide, how could we breathe? Read More
Top 10 Tips for Lung Association Trekkers and Cyclists
Everyone loves healthy air and healthy lungs—but few people truly appreciate it the way cyclists do. Read More
Keeping Your Child Safe in the Water
Swimming is a quintessential part of the summer experience for many adults and children. It can provide great exercise and is a wonderful way to beat the summer heat. Unfortunately, there are risks to swimming—mainly drowning. Read More
Wildfire Stories: California Emergency Physician Shares How Patients, Staff and Family Are Impacted
I am an emergency physician in Los Angeles in a busy, inner-city trauma center with exposure to every kind of disease and injury, including a large number of homeless and low-income patients, and patients with behavioral health issues. Read More
