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American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Help us save lives by improving lung health, preventing lung disease, and creating a healthy world for all.

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American Lung Association
lung.org > media > press-releases > lacli-yay-awards-2026

Press Releases

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (314+ words) Join the Patient & Caregiver Network How to Help People Quit 10 Tips to Protect Yourself from Unhealthy Air State of the Air Key Findings Join a LUNG FORCE Run/Walk Run, walk, and make every step count. Join LUNG FORCE to…...

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lung.org > blog > nicotine-vaping-prevention-advocate

Teen Advocates for Youth Vaping and Nicotine Addiction Crisis

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (78+ words) American Lung Association by Editorial Staff | May 29, 2026 Once she understood how great the need was, Ellia knew she wanted to take further action. Thus began her crusade against Big Tobacco and their attempts to lure teens into becoming lifelong dependents....

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lung.org > blog > cystic-fibrosis-awareness

A Mother’s Reflections on Raising a Child with Cystic Fibrosis

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (207+ words) by Editorial Staff | May 27, 2026 “It was shocking, scary and upsetting.” Natalie remembers, “But to know him is to love him. He’s a fighter.” Thinking back on the past 40 years, Natalie states, “I’m very thankful because we weren’t sure he would live....

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lung.org > blog > women-ild-support

How Support and Shared Stories Are Helping Women with Interstitial Lung Disease Connect

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (182+ words) by Editorial Staff | May 7, 2026 ILD is not a single disease, but a group of more than 200 lung disorders that cause inflammation and/or scarring of the lung tissue surrounding the alveoli or air sacs. ILD is different for everyone, so…...

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lung.org > media > press-releases > 2026-shac-tdt

Press Releases | American Lung Association

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (421+ words) ROCHESTER, NY | April 1, 2026 Communities across the country will mark National Take Down Tobacco Day, next Wednesday, April 1, a youth led day of action that calls attention to the tobacco industry’s continued targeting of young people through flavored e-cigarettes and emerging…...

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lung.org > blog > air-fresheners-harm-health

Do Air Fresheners Harm Lung Health?

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (254+ words) by Editorial Staff | March 20, 2026 Dr. Rebuli was moved by the knowledge that there are so many chemicals in everyday household products that we know little about. “I knew I wanted to help people make more informed decisions about their exposure…...

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lung.org > media > press-releases > lung-force-advocacy-day-vermont-2026

Local Lung Cancer Survivor Travels to Washington, D.C. to Urge Lawmakers to Support Lifesaving Research, Prevention and Access to Care

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (232+ words) Step up for lung health by participating in a Fight For Air Climb event near you. Save your spot on the stairs today! BURLINGTON, VT | March 19, 2026 “At first, when my doctor recommended screening, I almost said, ‘no.’ Then I thought,…...

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lung.org > media > press-releases > lung-force-advocacy-day-pennsylvania-2026

Local Lung Cancer Advocate Travels to Washington, D.C. to Urge Lawmakers to Support Lifesaving Research, Prevention and Access to Care

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (285+ words) Step up for lung health by participating in a Fight For Air Climb event near you. Save your spot on the stairs today! PHILADELPHIA, PA | March 19, 2026 “Research funded by the NIH has dramatically changed how cancers like mine are treated,…...

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lung.org > lung-force > about-lung-force > featured-campaigns

Featured Campaigns | American Lung Association

7+ mon, 2+ day ago   (231+ words) Step up for lung health by participating in a Fight For Air Climb event near you. Save your spot on the stairs today! During LUNG FORCE Advocacy Day (March or April), our LUNG FORCE Heroes come together to urge senators…...

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lung.org > lung-health-diseases > lung-disease-lookup > copd > learn-about-copd > copd-awareness-month

COPD Awareness Month | American Lung Association

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (208+ words) Connect with our experts for FREE personalized support to help you manage COPD. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with COPD for years, you can always learn something new. Read more... Patient and Caregiver Learning Opportunities Whether…...