Leaf burning is sometimes sought as a quick fix for people looking to easily clear their yard of large piles of leaves., and ...

According to the American Lung Association’s new nationwide survey, more education and training is needed for health professionals to confidently address the health impacts of indoor air pollution ...

The American Lung Association is urging adults 50 or older with chronic lung disease and all adults 75 or older to talk with their healthcare provider about getting vaccinated against respiratory ...

Despite living with asthma since she was a child, Ariel never let it limit her ambitions. Growing up in New York with her ...

Chronic cough is a persistent cough that lasts for at least eight weeks, and often much longer. Although cough is a common symptom of many lung diseases, chronic cough can't always be linked to ...

For patients navigating a lung cancer diagnosis, as well as those caring for them, abnormal sodium levels can raise important questions about what is happening inside the body. Hyponatremia, a ...

Tobacco companies are constantly shifting their tactics to keep profits high and customers addicted and dependent on tobacco products. One of the latest trends is the growing popularity of nicotine ...

Every year, wildfire smoke seems to affect our air quality more and more. Where it once was mainly a problem for people who lived in certain areas, the increase in frequency and severity of wildfire ...

Pregnant woman can receive an RSV vaccination between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation OR Infants under 8 months can receive an RSV preventive antibody. Some children 8-19 months at increased risk can ...

Though modern society uses incense to make rooms smell nice, burning incense has a long history of cultural and spiritual meaning. People worldwide burn incense for prayer, meditation, healing, ...

In May 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made decisions that will allow more flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to be sold in the United States. This includes fruit flavors ...

Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have laws in effect elevating smokers to a protected class. The American Lung Association does not support these types of laws.