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American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
23h ago
As a primary care doctor, I’m alarmed by how unprepared I was to care for my patients when wildfire smoke inundated New York City (NYC) last summer ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
3w ago
The Lung Association is celebrating its 120th anniversary, and its success in advancing our mission of research, advocacy and education would not be possible without the many women pushing boundaries to fight against lung disease ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
3w ago
On April 28, the FDA announced two proposed rules, one to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and one to end the sale of flavored cigars ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
1M ago
Long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID and chronic COVID, is a condition that causes ongoing, returning or new symptoms after having the SARS-CoV-2 infection that causes COVID-19. In 2022, 6.9% of adults had Long COVID according to the CDC ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
1M ago
We discuss ways that climate change is impacting kids, and we crunch the numbers to find out how children’s health would benefit if the nation switches to zero-emission vehicles and gets all its power from clean sources ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
1M ago
Dr. Robert Herron sees first-hand the impacts of tobacco use in his state ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
2M ago
This rare fungal disease is becoming more common. Here is what you need to know ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
2M ago
Altitude illness happens when your body struggles to adjust to lower oxygen levels which happen as you climb higher into the atmosphere ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
3M ago
Valerie D. shares how her sister’s lung cancer diagnosis helped her find her purpose ..read more
American Lung Association » Tobacco & Smoking
3M ago
Together, we can make strides in advancing lung cancer screening. Our collective efforts will undoubtedly lead to earlier detection, improved outcomes, and ultimately, more lives saved ..read more