Getting Up Close and Personal with Radon
January 7, 2020
| Kim LacinaAfter listing our home for sale, we received an offer, contingent upon a radon test and a mitigation system, if the level tested too high. I thought nothing of it since I had tested my home three years prior.
How the Air in Your Home, Work and School May Be Harming You
January 2, 2020 | Editorial Staff
Many people don’t think about possible air pollution indoors, but there are many invisible toxins that may be hurting your lungs. We’re offering some tips and tricks to keep your indoor air fresh and clean.
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Saving Lungs from Wildfire Pollution, One Air Purifier at a Time
December 30, 2019 | Editorial Staff
The Lung Association and Dyson teamed up to deliver 200 air purifiers to schools in California to help students get back to the classroom without the fear of breathing in toxic air from wildfires.
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A Look Back at the Year of Air Pollution & Health
December 23, 2019 | Editorial Staff
When you think of air pollution, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it health? In January, the American Lung Association launched the "Year of Air Pollution & Health" to increase public understanding and engagement around the link between air pollution and climate change, and how they impact our health.
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2019 Highlights in Lung Health
December 11, 2019 | Editorial Staff
As the year comes to an end and we reflect on 2019, it’s clear that this was a record year for the American Lung Association and all who support our mission.
How to Protect Yourself from the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
November 21, 2019 | Editorial Staff
It is a common misconception that only people who smoked are at risk for lung cancer. The truth is there are a variety of things that can cause damage to your lungs and may eventually lead to lung cancer. In fact, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., responsible for an estimated 21,000 related lung cancer deaths each year, has nothing to do with tobacco but is instead a toxic gas in the air.
Surprising Reasons Everyone Should Care About Wildfires
August 22, 2019 | Editorial Staff
If you watch the news, you’ve probably noticed that massive wildfires have been making more and more headlines. Over the past 10 years, there have been an average of over 7 million acres burned annually. In 2018 alone, 8.8 million acres were burned nationwide, the sixth-largest figure on record, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Unfortunately, experts say this upward trend is likely to continue.
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Wildfire Stories: California Emergency Physician Shares How Patients, Staff and Family Are Impacted
August 2, 2019 | Marc Futernick, M.D.
I am an emergency physician in Los Angeles in a busy, inner-city trauma center with exposure to every kind of disease and injury, including a large number of homeless and low-income patients, and patients with behavioral health issues. This gives me an extensive experience and unique perspective on how people are impacted by changes in our environment, particularly some of our most vulnerable patients.
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HUD Celebrates One Year of Smokefree Apartment Living
July 30, 2019 | Editorial Staff
For more than a decade, the American Lung Association has been working hard to protect everyone in public housing from secondhand smoke exposure. This multi-faceted effort included years of advocating for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make all federally subsidized housing, including public housing, smokefree.
Tips to Save Yourself from Summer's Deadly Heat Waves
July 19, 2019 | Editorial Staff
Heat waves can take a toll on your lungs and overall health. See why and how to keep safe when the temperature rises this summer.
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