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- Children’s Asthma Not Improved by Treating Symptomless Acid Reflux January 25, 2012 A new study by the American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers Network may have a significant impact on children with asthma who have also been prescribed acid-controlling medication.
- The Year in Tobacco Control January 19, 2012 The American Lung Association's tenth annual State of Tobacco Control report chronicles a frustrating mix of progress and backsliding as it monitors progress on key tobacco control policies at the federal and state levels.
- Radon - Hidden Health Risk January 17, 2012
- A New Year, A New You – Staying Active with Asthma January 5, 2012 Many Americans are making the pledge to start (and keep) an exercise regimen for the year. If you have asthma, understanding your symptoms and how to manage them is the first step to healthier, new you.
- New Mercury and Air Toxics Standards: Historic Victory for Healthier Air December 22, 2011 Standards to clean up mercury and other toxic emissions from coal- and oil- fired power plants, announced on Wednesday December 21 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), mark an historic victory for healthier air in the United States. These new standards, which Congress first required EPA to set more than 21 years ago, will save lives and improve the health and development of millions, especially children.
- Strike Three for Tobacco in MLB December 15, 2011 In a victory for the health of players and millions of young fans who look up to them, Major League Baseball (MLB) and the players' union have taken the historic first steps to get tobacco out of the old ballgame.
- Seven Tips to Successfully Quit Smoking in the New Year December 14, 2011 As the New Year approaches, the American Lung Association is offering seven tips and resources that have helped thousands of people give up smoking for good.
- Is Your State “Quit-Friendly” for Smokers? December 7, 2011
- Add a Flu Shot to your List of New Year’s Resolutions! November 28, 2011 It’s not too late for family members of all generations to get vaccinated against influenza. That is why the American Lung Association is spreading the message about the importance of influenza vaccination throughout the winter months and beyond as part of its Faces of Influenza campaign.
- Surviving the Holidays - A Guide for Those Living With Asthma November 28, 2011 When it comes to the holidays, we all can use a few tips on dealing with the hustle and bustle of the season. If you or a loved one have asthma, navigating holiday travel, family commitments and different environments can be tricky. The American Lung Association has tips to help you prepare and keep your asthma in control.
- Paying it Forward this Holiday Season November 23, 2011
- American Lung Association Capitalizes on the Promise of Research November 17, 2011
- Defending Cigarette Graphic Warning Labels November 10, 2011 On November 7, a U.S. District Court Judge made a shocking ruling that blocks the FDA from moving forward with placing graphic warning labels on cigarette packs these labels. The American Lung Association strongly disagrees with this ruling, which presents a direct and immediate threat to public health.
- No One Deserves Lung Cancer November 9, 2011 No one deserves to bear the burden of lung cancer. This devastating disease is the single leading cancer killer of both men and women in the United States, yet it remains largely overlooked.
- November is COPD Awareness Month November 9, 2011
- Lung Cancer and COPD - Raising Awareness This November October 25, 2011 November is both Lung Cancer Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month. Lung cancer and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are two of the leading causes of death in America. This November, the American Lung Association is shining a spotlight on these two deadly diseases.
- Luchando por el Aire: The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics October 24, 2011 The American Lung Association has a new report called Luchando por el Aire: The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics, which looks at the complex factors that increase asthma’s burden on the Hispanic population.
- Star Anika Noni Rose Speaks Out for Christmas Seals October 19, 2011
- Making the Case for Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing September 30, 2011 For people who live in multi-unit housing properties such as apartment buildings and condominiums, a building- or property-wide smokefree policy is crucial to protecting everyone from secondhand smoke’s harmful effects. The American Lung Association has developed Smokefree Policies in Multi-Unit Housing: Steps for Success, to help efforts to adopt smokefree multi-unit housing policies.
- Primatene Mist Phase-Out September 30, 2011 Primatene Mist Phase-Out: The FDA is phasing out metered-dose inhalers that contain chlorofluorocarbon from the marketplace. These medications are used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Primatene® Mist will no longer be available after December 31st, 2011.
