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The Truth About “Tobacco-Free” Pouches and Vapes: Why They’re Still Addictive and Risky

The gaining popularity of nicotine pouches and vapes that claim to be “tobacco-free” is their latest gambit, and it seems to ...
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Public Health Groups Urge Court to Protect Access to Evidence-Based, Lifesaving Vaccines

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) led an amicus (or friend-of-the-court) brief on behalf of key national public health groups in support of plaintiffs in the American ...
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As Dozens of Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Oregon, American Lung Association Provides Tips to Protect Lungs

More than two dozen fires continue to burn across Oregon, causing very unhealthy and even hazardous air quality in much of the state. And while forecasted storms may slow their progress, lighting from ...
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Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard

Ruling sets February 2027 deadline for EPA to identify areas out of compliance with strengthened 2024 PM2.5 standard ...
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American Lung Association and Walmart to Help Students Start the School Year Strong with Free Back-to-School Event July 25

This Saturday, July 25, the American Lung Association, alongside presenting sponsor Walmart, will help local students start the year off strong by hosting its 4th annual Backpacks for Bright Futures ...
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American Lung Association Empowers Schools to Protect Student and Staff Health

Every day in schools across the country, millions of children and adults are impacted by poor indoor air quality. More than ...
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American Lung Association Elects New Board Chair, Key National Leaders Join Board of Directors

Today, the American Lung Association announced the 2026-2027 board of directors who will help advance the organization’s efforts to improve lung health and prevent lung disease. During the June 27 ...
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Prevent a COPD Exacerbation or Flare Up

You will want to recognize how you feel on a “normal” day or how you feel when your COPD is under control. When you know how you feel on a “good” day, you may be able to recognize when your COPD is ...
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Endobronchial Valve (EBV) Treatment

What Is Endobronchial Valve (EBV) Treatment? If you have been diagnosed with advanced emphysema, also called COPD, EBV treatment might be an option for you. People living with emphysema may experience ...
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American Lung Association Public Policy Positions

The American Lung Association fights for policies that improve lung health, reduce tobacco use and clean up air pollution. Our public policy positions on lung health and other issues direct our public ...
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Federal Priorities for the 119th Congress: Access to Care

Quality and affordable healthcare is essential for lung disease patients and individuals at risk of lung disease. Yet approximately 27 million people in the United States remain uninsured, and many ...
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Past “State of the Air” Reports

2025 marks the 26th annual release of the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report. The “State of the Air” report was initially released in May 2000, and has been released annually since ...