Incense smoke has been found to contain many dangerous particles and chemicals that can irritate and damage the lungs.
The American Lung Association in Connecticut is pleased to announce that Dr. Andrew Salner will receive the Medical Honoree Award at the Hartford LUNG FORCE Walk on Saturday, June 6. “We are pleased ...
In May 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made decisions that will allow more flavored e-cigarettes and ...
I went to high school with, and she wanted to live to graduate. Her senior year she got sick and was hospitalized. The ...
We all know the basics of how our lungs work . We breathe in, filling both of our lungs with fresh air rich in oxygen that fuels our body before exhaling air and waste carbon dioxide. But in the ...
The air quality in Greater Milwaukee has worsened according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report, released today. Residents are being exposed to more unhealthy ozone and ...
Growing up, Ellia saw firsthand just how harmful smoking can be for you. Her grandparents smoked most of their lives, and she watched her grandpa struggle with many respiratory problems that ...
Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report, which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, ...
As students across the country prepare to return to school for the 2025-2026 academic year, the American Lung Association is encouraging families, school staff and communities to take proactive steps ...
What Are the Symptoms of COVID-19? Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Older adults and individuals of any age with underlying medical conditions, such as lung disease, seem to be at higher risk ...
Lung cancer radiation therapy uses powerful, high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. Radiation may come from outside the body (external) or from radioactive materials placed ...
As the weather warms, festival season is upon us. If you've attended an outdoor festival, you know that besides being surrounded by music and friends, you may encounter dirt, pollen and even ...