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How Electric School Buses Are Safeguarding Our Children’s Health

Across the country, EV school buses are replacing diesel, improving air quality and reducing noise for students, drivers and ...
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30+ patient groups warn: Catastrophic coverage losses without Congressional action

Today 33 non-partisan, non-profit patient advocacy organizations issued the following statement in response to Congress’s failure to renew the expiring enhanced premium tax credits (eAPTCs) before ...
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Devastating Diagnosis Inspires Woman to Advocate for Rare Disease

Tomisa’s battle with scleroderma and pulmonary fibrosis motivated her to get involved advocating for these diseases.
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Breathe Easy This Winter: New Campaign Urges Vaccination to Protect Against Seasonal Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses

Today, the American Lung Association launched a campaign to educate individuals about the importance of immunizations to protect against respiratory diseases.
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Spooky Tobacco Tactics: Local New York State Tobacco Programs Call Out Tobacco Industry on Dangerous E-Cigarette Tactics

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Data Show Promising Results for RSV Prevention Methods, Keeping Babies Out of the Hospital

As respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season approaches, the American Lung Association is spotlighting new data that show a dramatic decrease in RSV-related hospitalizations among infants, thanks to ...
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Researchers Find New and Improved Way to Help with Lung Cancer Screening Numbers

Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but screening rates for this deadly disease are low.
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World Oxygen Day: National Health Groups Amplify Patient Voices to Stress Importance of Oxygen Reform

Today, in honor of World Oxygen Day (October 2), leading patient, provider, and professional organizations are amplifying the voices of people on supplemental oxygen to stress the critical importance ...
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American Lung Association: Shutdown Impacts Health of Families; Congress Must Re-Open Government

Yesterday was the last day of the federal fiscal year, but Congress failed to reach an agreement to keep federal agencies funded. To urge lawmakers to put families’ health first, the American Lung Ass ...
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LUNG FORCE Turquoise Tasting Celebrates a Decade of Impact on November 6

On the evening of Thursday, November 6, the American Lung Association will celebrate a decade of advancements in lung cancer research and care at the LUNG FORCE Turquoise Tasting, presented by Novant ...
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10 Simple Steps to Your Healthiest Lungs

The mission of the American Lung Association blog is to bring you real stories about the importance of lung health. We highlight inspiring people affected by lung disease, offer tips to keep your ...
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Symptoms and Diagnosis

When the liver is affected by AAT deficiency, symptoms may include tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, swelling of the feet or belly, yellowish discoloration of the skin (jaundice) or white part ...