Stories from the Research Community |
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The lungs are the doorway to life, providing oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide. Since they are in constant contact with both the outside air and the body’s internal environment, the lungs are uniquely vulnerable to disease. Every year, more than 349,000 Americans die of lung disease, making it the third most frequent cause of death in this country. An additional 35 million of us are living with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema.
The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through research, advocacy, and education. The American Lung Association Nationwide Research Program supports both the basic and clinical research which plays a critical role in attracting and retaining talented scientists focused on lung health. Our Asthma Clinical Research Centers Network consists of 20 Centers and a Data Coordinating Center that conduct clinical studies around the country on patients with asthma.
Research is the key that will unlock the door to a better tomorrow for all people with lung disease. If you have been touched by lung disease, and have benefited from a clinical trial, new drug or treatment regimen, or other forms of lung disease research, we'd like to encourage you to share your story with us.
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