American Thoracic Society Appoints New President
Michelle Ng Gong succeeds Raed Dweik as president of the American Thoracic Society.
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American Thoracic Society Appoints New President
Michelle Ng Gong succeeds Raed Dweik as president of the American Thoracic Society.
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ATS Now Offers On-demand Video of ATS 2026
“ATS Now is like Netflix for pulmonologists,” the organization says, offering access to conference highlights, webinars, and educational content for pulmonary and critical care professionals.
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ATS Issues 2026 Respiratory Health Awards
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) has named 15 recipients for the 2026 Respiratory Health Awards, honoring significant contributions to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lung diseases.
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ALA Launches Study to Test Omalizumab for COPD Flare-ups
The COPD-OMA trial will examine if the asthma drug omalizumab (Xolair) benefits COPD patients with sensitivities to indoor allergens.
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ATS Reports Urgent Need for Anti-inflammatory Inhaler Access
On World Asthma Day 2026, the American Thoracic Society and the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) issued a call to action for universal access to anti-inflammatory inhalers.
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ATS Launches Initiative to Improve Bronchiectasis Diagnosis
An ATS study will analyze electronic health records across seven academic medical systems to identify misdiagnosed bronchiectasis cases.
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Allergy-Asthma Management Strategies
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology emphasizes the link between uncontrolled allergies and asthma flares.
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Significant Gaps in Vaccine Uptake, Trust for US Adults
An NFID initiative provided evidence-based guidance on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV during the 2025-2026 season.
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Los Angeles-Long Beach the Most Ozone-polluted City in US
The 2026 “State of the Air” report reveals that 82% of Californians live in areas with failing air quality grades for ozone or particle pollution.
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46% of US Children Breathe Unhealthy Air
The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report indicates that 33.5 million children live in communities with failing grades for ozone or particle pollution.
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EPA Sued Over Mercury and Air Pollution Standards
Leading healthcare groups challenge the repeal of updated limits on toxic pollutants from power plants, citing risks to respiratory health and child development.
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Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination for High-Risk Adults
A campaign from the American Lung Association urges vaccination for pneumococcal pneumonia, which hospitalizes 225,000 Americans each year.
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ACP: Adults 75+ Should Get a Protein Subunit RSV Vaccine
The American College of Physicians recommends an RSV vaccine for all adults age 75 and older.
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Pulmonary Rehab Awareness Week Advocates for Greater Access
Pulmonary rehabilitation helps improve breathing and quality of life, and comprehensive PR programs deliver physical and emotional benefits for respiratory patients.
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WHO: 37% of Cancer Cases Preventable
WHO examines 30 preventable causes of cancer, including tobacco, alcohol, high BMI, air pollution, UV radiation and cancer-causing infections.
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AAP Issues Immunization Schedule for 2026
The 2026 AAP recommendations remain largely unchanged from 2025 but differ from the CDC’s new immunization schedule.
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‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report Calls Out Prevention Cuts
The American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of Tobacco Control” Report says cuts to federal tobacco prevention efforts put lives at risk.
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AAP Opposes HHS Changes to Childhood Immunization Schedule
AAP president Andrew D. Racine is raising alarms over the federal government’s removal of several vaccinations from its Childhood Immunization Schedule.
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WHO: Opioid Agonist Treatment an Essential Health Service
The World Health Organization says opioid agonist maintenance treatment (OAMT) is a cost-effective intervention that reduces mortality and morbidity.
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UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Faculty Elected to American Pediatric Society
Three pediatric faculty members and leaders from University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s have been elected to membership in the American Pediatric Society.
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United Nations Calls for Greater Access to Respiratory Medications
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a declaration supporting increased access to inhaled medicines for the 650 million children and adults living with chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD.
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American Lung Association Invests in Early Career Scientists
The American Lung Association Research Institute awarded nine early career researchers with the Catalyst Research Award for their projects to improve the lives of people living with lung disease and lung cancer.
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Industry Pushes Congress to Pass SOAR Act Before Year’s End
Twenty-seven national healthcare organizations, including the American Lung Association, are pressing Congress to pass the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act before adjourning for the year.
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Early Detection, Increased Awareness Keys to Improve COPD
The COPD Foundation joins lung health champions around the world in recognition of World COPD Day on November 19.
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