It is estimated that 24.8 million Americans live with asthma, including 5.5 million children. Asthma is a serious chronic lung disease that makes it harder to move air in and out of your lungs and can ...

Today, the American Lung Association in Arizona released updated polling that shows for the fifth consecutive year, Arizona voters continue to view air pollution and climate change as serious problems ...

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California’s Clean Air Act waiver authorizing implementation of the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) program, along with a ...

As the colder months settle in and we spend more time indoors, it’s crucial to recognize the unseen hazards that methane gas, often called “natural” gas, poses to our health and environment. From ...

The American Lung Association is increasing efforts to raise awareness for the two largest risk factors for lung cancer – smoking cigarettes and exposure to radon gas. To help reduce the risk of lung ...

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot! The American Lung Association recently recognized National Influenza Vaccination Week by joining leading health organizations in urging everyone ages 6 months ...

When a healthcare professional diagnoses a patient with an illness, many times they may prescribe one of two popular drugs. Antivirals and antibiotics are both powerful medications that help your body ...

Though the holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy friends and family, they do come with stressors. So, it is no surprise that during the holidays, many people who have quit using tobacco find it to be ...

On Thanksgiving 2012, Sharon’s mom, Terry, had a bad cold she just couldn’t shake. As this was peak respiratory virus season, she wrote off her symptoms as just seasonal illness. That was until a few ...

Last night, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a proposed rule to the White House Office on Management and Budget regarding nicotine levels in some tobacco products. The American Lung ...

To fund lifesaving research, prevent lung disease and save lives, the American Lung Association in Florida is hosting the 17th annual Jacksonville Fight For Air Climb on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

No matter what your beauty routine is, many people’s bathroom cabinets are overflowing with products used for hygienic or cosmetic purposes. The ingredients used in these personal care products are ...