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 ...

“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.

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is a rare lung condition affecting the small airways (bronchioles) and alveoli (tiny air sacs). It was previously known as idiopathic bronchiolitis obliterans ...

To help families protect themselves from indoor air pollution, the American Lung Association is launching the Healthy Home, a customizable and interactive indoor air quality educational tool to help ...

Oxygen is a safe gas and is non-flammable; however, it supports combustion. Materials burn more readily in an oxygen-enriched environment. Also follow the instructions from your oxygen supply company ...

Over time, exposure to lung irritants like tobacco smoke or chemicals can damage your lungs and airways. This long-term exposure can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes ...

Your healthcare provider will want to know about your sleep and health habits, including how much sleep you get, how long it takes to fall asleep and whether you sleepwalk or talk while asleep. Your ...

The American Lung Association issues reports and has a wealth of information on various tobacco control policy issues. Please see below for a list of current and past reports and resources. The Lung ...

When the liver is affected by AAT deficiency, symptoms may include tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, swelling of the feet or belly, yellowish discoloration of the skin (jaundice) or white part ...

"We often talk about outdoor air quality and resulting allergies, but most people don’t usually discuss the quality of the air in your home. The American Lung Association has partnered with Swiffer to ...

The goal of bronchiectasis treatment is to treat any underlying conditions, prevent lung infections, remove excess mucus and prevent flare-ups, also called exacerbations. This is done with a ...