The New Lung Cancer Interception Dream Team
October 6, 2016
| Harold WimmerBringing together leaders from across disciplines, institutions, countries and specialties, the new Lung Cancer Interception Dream Team will be tasked with investigating early molecular or other changes that lead to cancer development with the ultimate goal to stop the progress of lung cancer before it starts.
How Raising Tobacco Sales Age to 21 Will Save Lives
October 5, 2016
| Thomas CarrCan something as simple as raising the legal age for sale of tobacco products to 21 save lives? Yes! Raising the minimum sales age for tobacco products to 21 could save as many as 223,000 lives for those born between 2000 and 2019. Look at the facts.
Cigarettes Control Your Life, Not the Other Way Around
October 4, 2016 | Tom Morgan
I smoked for over 40 years, and tried quitting several times with pills, patches and hypnosis. And then I had a heart attack, and the hospital really drilled into me to stop quitting and recommended the Freedom from Smoking program. It was the only thing that I hadn't tried before, and it was what finally worked.
Run a Marathon When You Have Asthma? Yes, You Can.
October 4, 2016 | Editorial Staff
While completing a marathon is a difficult feat for anyone, it can be especially challenging for those who suffer from a chronic respiratory disease. To learn more about what it's like to run marathons as an individual who struggles with a respiratory issue, we spoke with Jeremy Deaton, an avid runner living and running with asthma.
Through Mulish Determination and a Little Help From My Friends
September 29, 2016 | Judy Reisman
I started smoking in my senior year of high school and continued to smoke for the next 45 years. I finally came to the conclusion that I couldn't quit smoking on my own.
From Three Packs a Day to Smokefree!
September 27, 2016 | Susan Donovan
I first started smoking when I was in middle school. One or two cigarettes a day. Then high school when my mother found out, I was allowed three a day. That was in the late 1960s when people didn't know the consequences. It was "cool" to smoke; even advertised that way.
7 Things Everyone Should Know about Pulmonary Fibrosis
September 15, 2016 | Editorial Staff
This September is Global Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness month. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a serious lung disease, but what exactly is it?
Looking at the Respiratory Impacts of the Sept. 11, 2001 Attacks
September 9, 2016 | Editorial Staff
Fifteen years after Sept.11, 2001, we remember and honor the victims of the tragic attacks, and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others. Beyond the terrible destruction and loss of life, many of the survivors and first responders suffered from respiratory illness due to their exposure to what many refer to as "World Trade Center Dust."
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Healthy Air, Impact, 
Stop the Cigar Lobbyists' Back Room Deal
September 7, 2016 | Editorial Staff
Riders are often attached to spending bills behind closed doors after corporate lobbyists have met with members of Congress and their staffs—hence the term "back-room deals." And they come at the expense of regular Americans.
What the Heck Is a "Rider"?
September 6, 2016 | Editorial Staff
In the world of Congress, a rider isn't a person who takes a train or bicycle. It's actually a term for a type of amendment to legislation. And while the name sounds harmless, riders are actually a huge problem.
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Healthy Air
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