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- American Lung Association: New brand and Vision (Video)
To highlight the organization’s role today in an evolving public health landscape, while celebrating the organization’s heritage, the American Lung Association unveiled a brand refresh. - American Lung Association: What we do (Video)
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. - American Lung Association Research (Video)
Learn the importance of lung health research and the impact of the nationwide Airways Clinical Research Centers. - American Lung Association: Advocacy (Video)
Learn about how the American Lung Association continues our mission and advocates for all issues to improve lung health.
- Living with Asthma Online Community
Connect with patients living with asthma and their caregivers across the country. - What is Asthma? (Video)
Watch this informative animation that explains what asthma is and how it affects people who suffer from it. - ¿Qué es el asma? (Video)
Vea este vídeo informativo que explica qué es el asma y cómo afecta a las personas que la padecen. - Asthma Basics
The Asthma Basics course is a free one-hour interactive online learning module designed to help people learn more about asthma. - Asthma Basics [Español]
El curso Conceptos básicos sobre el asma es un módulo de aprendizaje en línea interactivo gratuito de una hora diseñado para ayudar a las personas a aprender más sobre el asma.
- Uncontrolled versus Severe Asthma
About 5-10% of people living with asthma suffer from severe asthma. Learn more about the symptoms. - Create an Asthma Action Plan
An Asthma Action Plan is a shows you the steps to take to keep your asthma under control. Learn more about what's included in an Asthma Action Plan and the three zones. - Asthma Action Plan
If you have asthma, work with your healthcare provider to create a plan with instructions for early treatment of your asthma symptoms. - Asthma Action Plan [Español]
Si tiene asma, trabaje con su proveedor de atención médica para crear un plan con instrucciones para el tratamiento temprano de sus síntomas de asma. - Severe Asthma Infographic
Understand if you have severe asthma and what to ask your healthcare provider. - My Asthma Control Assessment (Quiz)
Take the assessment to find out if your asthma is under control. - Know the Difference Between Your Asthma Medications (One-Pager)
Learn about the differences between quick-relief and long-term controller asthma medications. - Using Your Inhaler (One-Pager)
Learn more about using your inhaler. - The Cost of Managing Asthma: Finances and Insurance (On-Demand Webcast)
Register and watch this on-demand webcast to understand how finances and insurance fit into managing a chronic lung condition like asthma. - Asthma Webcast Series #1: Getting Familiar with Asthma
Learn about what asthma is and ways you can better control and manage your asthma symptoms. - Asthma Webcast Series #2: Is It More Than Just Bad Asthma
This webcast will provide a more focused understanding of asthma control and whether your asthma may be severe. - Asthma Webcast Series #3: Living With Asthma
This presentation will test your knowledge about asthma, help you understand the importance of setting goals and partnering with your doctor to create a treatment plan that is best for you.
- Shared Decision Making: Partner with Your Health Care Team, Make Your Voice Heard (On-Demand Webcast)
Learn about managing your asthma with the help of your health care team and others that help care for you - EACH Breath Blog
Get the latest updates on asthma hot topics on our blog page.
- Chronic Cough Online Community
Connect with patients living with chronic cough and their caregivers across the country. - Why Do We Cough? (Video)
Learn more about why we cough and signs of chronic cough. - Understanding Chronic Cough
Learn about the causes, symptoms and questions to ask your doctor about chronic cough. - Chronic Cough Quiz
Take our quiz to understand if you have chronic cough and what next steps to take. - Chronic Cough Roadmap (One-Pager)
Each patient’s journey with chronic cough is unique. This roadmap illustrates what a patient may encounter on their path to possible diagnosis.
- Why Everyone Should Care About Methane Gas Pollution
Learn about methane's harmful effects on health, where it comes from, who is most at risk, and what we're doing about it. - Can Prescribed Fires Mitigate Health Harm? A Review of Air Quality and Public Health Implications of Wildfire and Prescribed Fire
Fueled by climate change, wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, and the health threat of wildfire smoke is increasing. This report, created by PSE Healthy Energy and commissioned by the American Lung Association, looks at the current research on the potential of prescribed fire to mitigate the increasing health and air quality risks from catastrophic wildfires. - Zeroing in on Healthy Air Petition
Support clean air by signing this petition urging the federal government to accelerate the zero-emission transition and protect our communities. - Zeroing in on Healthy Air Report
This report highlights the benefits to our health and climate by shifting to zero-emission vehicles and renewable energy.
- Living with COPD Online Community
Connect with patients living with COPD and their caregivers across the country. - Karen’s COPD Story
Being diagnosed with COPD can be an isolating and scary experience, but after joining a local American Lung Association Better Breathers Club, Karen found a community that understands exactly what she was going through. - World COPD Day: Better Breathers Club (Video)
We spoke with members of our Better Breathers Club support groups about how COPD affects their lives and how Better Breathers Clubs improve their quality of life. - COPD Management Plan
Patients and healthcare providers should complete this action plan together. - COPD Management Plan [Español]
Los pacientes y los proveedores de atención médica deben completar este plan de acción juntos. - COPD Control during COVID-19 (Video)
Maintaining control of COPD is always important, and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to affirming the importance of continuing to take prescribed medications, this video covers tips to safely take your nebulized treatments at home. - Safely Using Your Nebulizer at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nebulized therapy continues to be a safe and effective way to manage your COPD at home. Learn how to safely use your nebulizer during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Managing Daily Activities and Living with Lung Disease (On-Demand Webcast)
Occupational Therapist, Jen Schroder, discusses her top tips for living with lung disease and managing daily activities of living. - EACH Breath Blog
Get the latest updates on COPD hot topics on our blog page.
- Lung Cancer Survivors Online Community
Connect with patients living with lung cancer and their caregivers across the country. - Exon 20 Warriors Online Community
Connect with patients with EGFR Exon 20 insertions/HER2 Exon 20 insertions in lung cancer and other solid tumors. - Imerman Angels
We’ve partnered with Imerman Angels to match mentors with those facing lung cancer. You can sign up to seek support from someone who has been in your shoes or you can sign up to become a mentor and offer support to another person facing lung cancer. - Saved by the Scan Screening (Lung Cancer Risk Quiz)
Take our lung cancer risk quiz and determine your eligibility for screening. - Lung Cancer Treatment Options (Videos and Worksheets)
Each person's lung cancer and personal experience are unique. The more information you have, the better equipped you will be to ask questions and make decisions when it comes to your treatment plan. - Treatment Decision-Making Worksheet and Plan (Worksheet)
Use this worksheet to identify what's most important to you before going through it with your doctor. - Lung Cancer Patient Meetup on the Go: Oncology Massage and Lung Cancer
Learn about oncology massage, how it can help lung cancer patients, and several oncology massage techniques. - Lung Cancer Patient Meetup on the Go: What Can you Expect from a Lung Cancer Clinical Trial?
During this webcast, Dr. Mark A. Socinski will explain the process of participating in a lung cancer clinical trial from beginning to end. Topics include how typical lung cancer clinical trials are structured, how patients are monitored and kept safe, how to understand the paperwork and jargon associated with a clinical trial, and how to know if participating in a clinical trial is the right option for you. - Lung Cancer Patient Meetup on the Go: Update on Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer Patients
Dr. Houssen Abdul Sater from the Cleveland Clinic & Carol and Robert Weissman Cancer Center will cover current immunotherapy options for lung cancer, when the options are used, and managing potential side effects. In addition, he will cover emerging types of immunotherapies, discuss the “lung cancer vaccine,” and explain any interactions between immunotherapy and the COVID vaccine/ COVID infection. - Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing
Lung cancer biomarker testing—sometimes referred to as tumor, molecular, or genomic testing—looks for changes in the tumor's DNA. - EACH Breath Blog
Get the latest updates on lung cancer hot topics on our blog page.
- Getting Started with a Home Oxygen Concentrator (Video)
This video will explain parts of a home oxygen concentrator, how they work, and how to take care of them. - Getting Started with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator (Video)
Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) are small, quiet devices that allow you to receive supplemental oxygen while you are out of the home. We'll share how to use and take care of your POC in this video. - Getting Started with Liquid Oxygen (Video)
Liquid oxygen therapy uses pure oxygen and is most often prescribed to patients who need high levels of oxygen. This video explains the components of a liquid oxygen system and how to use and care for your device. - Getting Started with Oxygen in Metal Tanks (Video)
Oxygen cylinders are metal tanks that store compressed oxygen and can be used in and out of the home. In this video, we will share how to use and care for oxygen in metal tanks. - Things to Know When Using Oxygen Therapy (Video)
While being prescribed oxygen can be overwhelming, many people with lung disease feel better when they use oxygen therapy. Learn how to get started with oxygen therapy and adjust to life on oxygen.
- Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis Online Community
Connect with patients across the country living with pulmonary fibrosis. - Caring for Pulmonary Fibrosis Online Community
Connect with caregivers of patients with pulmonary fibrosis. - Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis (Video)
Watch Dr. Jane Dematte and Randy, a patient with pulmonary fibrosis, as they share information about living with pulmonary fibrosis and how to manage this rare lung disease. - Advice for Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis (Video)
Randy, a patient with pulmonary fibrosis, shares tips on what he has learned after being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. - What is Pulmonary Fibrosis? (One-Pager)
Understand what pulmonary fibrosis is. - How is Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosed? (One-Pager)
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) may be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms of PF are similar to other lung diseases. If your doctor suspects you might have PF, it is important to see a specialist to confirm your diagnosis. - EACH Breath Blog
Get the latest updates on pulmonary fibrosis or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on our blog page.
- Quit Now: Freedom From Smoking® Online Community
Connect with others across the country going through the quitting process. - Living with Lung Disease and Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Explore the benefits of quitting smoking and resources from the American Lung Association. - How to Create a Quit Smoking Plan (Video)
Having a quit plan is important to focus your quit attempt. Learn about the steps to create a quit smoking plan. - The Impact of E-Cigarettes on the Lungs (One-Pager)
A 2018 consensus study report revealed that using e-cigarettes causes health risks. Read more about the impact e-cigarettes have on the lungs. - Quit Smoking Questions and Answers
Get answers to frequently asked questions. - COVID-19 & Tobacco (One-Pager)
Understanding how adults who smoke are impacted by COVID-19. - What is Secondhand Smoke?
Secondhand smoke is smoke being inhaled involuntarily when others are smoking around you. Learn more about exposure and how can the public can be protected from secondhand smoke. - What is Thirdhand Smoke?
Thirdhand smoke occurs when tobacco smoke leaves residual nicotine and other chemicals on indoor surfaces, skin, fur and furniture, even after the air has cleared. Learn more about exposure and how can the public can be protected from thirdhand smoke. - EACH Breath Blog
Get the latest updates on tobacco cessation hot topics on our blog page.
- Sarcoidosis 101 (Video)
Learn more about the symptoms of sarcoidosis and tips on talking to your doctor. - Living with Sarcoidosis (Video)
Hear from patients living with Sarcoidosis and a physician, as they share information about living with Sarcoidosis and how to manage this lung disease. - Support for Individuals Living with Sarcoidosis (Video)
Learn about the benefits of joining local Better Breathers Clubs from individuals living with sarcoidosis, American Lung Association staff and Better Breathers Club Facilitators. - Understanding Lung Health: Sarcoidosis (One-Pager)
Learn about the causes, symptoms and questions to ask your doctor about sarcoidosis. - EACH Breath Blog
Get the latest updates on sarcoidosis hot topics on our blog page.
- Understanding Silicosis (Video)
Learn more about symptoms of silicosis and prevention of the disease.
- Living with Lung Disease Online Community
Connect with patients living with lung disease and their caregivers across the country. - Living with PAH Online Community
Connect with patients living with PAH and their caregivers across the country. - 10 Tips to Prepare for a Natural Disaster
Emergencies and natural disasters can affect the air you breathe and negatively impact your lung health. Now is the time to create an emergency plan to be shared with your healthcare providers, family and friends so you will be prepared when disaster strikes. - Overview of Lung Disease Diagnostic Tests and Procedures (On-Demand Webcast)
Hear from Dr. Jamie Garfield as she provides an overview of tests and procedures to diagnose lung and manage lung disease. - Understanding the Respiratory System and Lung Disease (On-Demand Webcast)
Dr. Galiatsatos discusses the respiratory system and provides an overview of the different types of lung diseases. - Addressing Emotional Health and COVID-19 (On-Demand Webcast)
DorAnne Donesky, PhD, ANP-BC and certified Better Breathers Club Facilitator discusses managing sadness and anxiousness during COVID-19. You will also hear from Club members about their experiences and how coping strategies have helped them manage their mood. - Women’s Respiratory Health (On-Demand Webcast)
Did you know asthma, COPD, and lung cancer are the three most common lung diseases that affect women? Hear from Dr. Han, National Spokesperson for the American Lung Association and Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan, as she discusses what we should know about women’s respiratory health. - Pursed Lip Breathing (Video)
Learn how to use pursed lip breathing to help with shortness of breath from COPD, asthma or other lung diseases. - Belly Breathing (Video)
Learn how to use belly breathing to help with shortness of breath from COPD, asthma or other lung diseases. - How to Clean a Nebulizer (Video)
Learn how to properly clean a nebulizer. - How to Use a Nebulizer (Video)
Learn how to properly use a nebulizer to take your COPD or asthma medication. - Staying Active with Lung Disease (Worksheet)
Use this worksheet to help talk to your physician about starting a new physical activity or fitness routine. - Getting Ready For Your Next Office Visit (Worksheet)
Use this to worksheet to prepare for your next office visit. - Maintaining Lung Disease Management Amid COVID-19 (On-Demand Webcast)
Hear from Debi Hollaway, RRT, Senior Manager at the American Lung Association and Better Breathers Club members as they discuss steps to better manage their lung disease during COVID-19. - Natural Disaster Preparation and Mindful Breathing (On-Demand Webcast)
Wearing a face covering and having lung disease can be a challenge. Dr. Liang will discuss the benefits of mindful breathing while wearing a mask. Then you will hear from Better Breathers Club members about living with lung disease and preparing for a natural disaster. - Goal Setting and Gratitude (On-Demand Webcast)
Learn strategies for goal setting to keep you on track for both short term and long-term goals. We will also reflect on 2020 and find ways to be thankful, even in challenging times.
Palliative Care (Worksheet)
If you are living with a chronic lung disease like COPD or pulmonary fibrosis, palliative care may provide you with an extra layer of support. Learn more and use this worksheet to get the support you need.Medication Tracker (Worksheet)
Fill out this worksheet to keep track of your medications.Warning Signs of Lung Disease
Your body gives you clues when there is something abnormal happening with your lungs. Learn more about the signs and symptoms.- Understanding Interstitial Lung Disease (On-Demand Webcast)
Hear from Mark Courtney, Respiratory Therapist, from our Lung HelpLine as he discusses interstitial lung disease and resources from the American Lung Association. - Understanding Communication: What is Your Style? (Worksheet)
Talking to your healthcare provider may be difficult. Use this worksheet to understand your communication style and how to prepare for your next appointment.
- Living with Long COVID Online Community
Connect with patients living with long COVID and their caregivers across the country. - COVID Vaccine Tracker
Science-based information to help you stay informed about the safety and availability of a COVID-19 vaccine. - Vaccine Preventable Respiratory Diseases: Are you up-to-date on your vaccinations? (Video)
Hear from Michelle Caul, American Lung Association’s National Senior Director for Infectious Disease and Immunization provide an overview of vaccines that prevent respiratory diseases. - Understanding Pneumococcal Pneumonia (Video)
Learn about the symptoms of pneumococcal pneumonia and how to protect yourself.
- Antivirals Treat Respiratory Viruses (Video)
Antiviral treatment can boost your immune system if taken promptly at the onset of symptoms of some infectious respiratory diseases. Learn when to contact your healthcare provider and how this treatment can help you feel better faster. - Understanding Respiratory Viruses (Video)
Infectious respiratory diseases such as influenza, COVID-19, and pertussis spread from person to person. Learn how your body fights back against these pathogens and some of the common side effects that you may experience as your immune system attacks. - Brian Shares His Flu Story (Video)
Hear from Brian, a patient with lung disease, about why he chooses to get the annual flu shot to better manage his lung disease. - Why it is More Important than Ever to Get the Flu Shot (Video)
Hear why Dr. Balachandran recommends everyone get vaccinated against the flu this year. - EACH Breath Blog - Pneumonia
Get the latest updates on pneumonia hot topics on our blog page. - EACH Breath Blog - Flu
Get the latest updates on flu hot topics on our blog page. - EACH Breath Blog - COVID-19
Get the latest updates on COVID-19 hot topics on our blog page.
Page last updated: May 20, 2022
