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.
Clean Hands, Healthy Lungs
What’s the best way to avoid getting sick? Washing your hands! It’s especially important to remember handwashing this time of year when respiratory illnesses—like the flu—are circulating. Read More
Coping with COPD and Anxiety
With symptoms like shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, it's easy to understand why anxiety is common in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Read More
Miss Pennsylvania Encourages Flu Protection for Communities throughout Pennsylvania
As a nursing student at the University of Alabama last year, I was in shock when I found out the number of students who were reluctant to get the flu vaccine. There seemed to be so many misconceptions about it. Read More
Tumor Testing Can Open the Door for New Lung Cancer Treatments
For decades, lung cancer was treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. But now, scientists are learning more about what makes up cancer tumors and causes them to grow, opening the door for treatment tailored to patients’ unique needs. Read More
The Connection Between Pneumonia and Lung Disease
Our bodies have built-in security systems. But there are times when germs find a way to enter the lungs and cause infections. This is more likely to occur when your immune system is weak. Read More
Lung Cancer Screening: A Simple Way to Save Lives
Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cancer killer of both men and women, accounting for 25% of total cancer deaths in the U.S. Unfortunately, less than 5% of those recommended to undergo lung cancer screening (LCS) for early detection have done so. Read More
Lung Cancer: Not What You Think
LUNG FORCE and Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) are collaborating on the Not What You Think campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer, reveal it's surprising, devastating facts. Read More
When Asthma and COPD Overlap
When a person with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing shortness of breath or another symptom, they may not think they are suffering from more than one chronic lung disease. However, according to the Global Initiati Read More
Why Does My Arm Hurt After a Flu Shot?
Getting a shot at the doctor's office might not be the most enjoyable experience, with the needle and the doctor and that pesky arm pain that can come after for some, but vaccination is necessary to help your body defend itself. Read More
Do You Know Your Radon Levels?
It's hard to be choosy about where to live when you're in need of an affordable rental - especially if you're on a student budget and need a place fast. Read More
