Everyone has their own personal reasons for quitting. Here are some common ones. Think about what is most important to you. According to the Surgeon General, quitting is the single most important step ...

On February 10, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated their coverage determination of low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening. Coverage began immediately. This policy ...

Today, the American Lung Association Research Institute announced it has invested $21 million in research and related scientific activities. Over the last 10 years, the Lung Association has invested a ...

Halloween is full of fun, from costumes and candy to haunted houses and trick-or-treating. But for people with asthma, this ...

“Vaping remains a large issue in schools and among the teen population, and we can attribute that to the flavors and strategic marketing by Big Tobacco,” said Hali Rockow, Reality Check Coordinator.

Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have laws in effect elevating smokers to a protected class. The American Lung Association does not support these types of laws.

When you reach a point of having advanced lung disease, or caring for someone who does, there may be some uncomfortable topics you have not yet explored that need to be discussed. It is inevitable to ...

This procedure is done by inserting a small needle or tube in the space between the lung and chest wall, known as the pleural space, to remove fluid that has accumulated there.

By the time you take your first breath, your lungs have already undergone a fascinating transformation. From birth through childhood and on to adulthood, your lungs experience an amazing journey, ...

Our Lung HelpLine Navigation Team empowers people to understand and manage their lung health. We offer FREE one-on-one education programs to support those living with lung disease including COPD and ...

Home Policy & Advocacy Tobacco Initiatives State Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues (SLATI) Current State Cigarette Tax Rates ...

Pet dander comes from skin cells that are shed by animals with fur or feathers – cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, etc. Pet allergies are caused by proteins found in a pet's saliva, skin and ...