I went to high school with, and she wanted to live to graduate. Her senior year she got sick and was hospitalized. The ...

He ran a myriad of tests including extensive bloodwork that checked for the rare Jo-1 antibody. When it can back positive, ...

But these acronyms are some of the building blocks of asthma care and treatment. The challenge? Figuring out what they mean, how they work together, how to use them correctly and which combination is ...

COPD symptoms are felt, not measured, so you have to share what symptoms you are experiencing, and how often they occur, with your healthcare provider. Not everyone experiences the same COPD symptoms ...

The air quality in Greater Milwaukee has worsened according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report, released today. Residents are being exposed to more unhealthy ozone and ...

The best way to improve your indoor air is to first remove or reduce the sources of pollutants – referred to as source control - and secondly, to ventilate with outdoor air. In addition, air cleaning ...

As students across the country prepare to return to school for the 2025-2026 academic year, the American Lung Association is encouraging families, school staff and communities to take proactive steps ...

Peggy first became involved with the Trek Across Maine after completing the Boston Marathon with her friend Joni. The event, which had been growing in popularity for years, had caught Joni’s attention ...

Get ready to kick off Derby season in style as the American Lung Association in Kentucky prepares to host Derby & Discovery Weekend, beginning with the 32nd Annual Derby Gala on Friday, April 17 at ...

There is nothing like a medical emergency at altitude to ruin your whole day. For some people with chronic lung disease, flying puts them at risk of not receiving enough oxygen while they are up in ...

There are over 16 million people in America diagnosed with COPD however millions more are living with COPD but do not know it, yet. There is no cure for COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic ...

Lung cancer radiation therapy uses powerful, high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. Radiation may come from outside the body (external) or from radioactive materials placed ...