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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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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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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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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Lung Association Offers Free Access to Lung Health Navigators to People with COPD Nationwide
COPD patients nationwide have free access to the American Lung Association’s Lung Health Navigator program to help them navigate care.
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Lung Association Releases 2025 State of Lung Cancer Report
The American Lung Association has released its 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report, which shows progress in coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing for lung cancer.
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Lung Cancer: California Ranks Among Best in Nation in Diagnoses, 5-yr Survival
California ranks third in the nation for rate of new lung cancer cases and 10th in the nation for survival.
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Webinar: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients
RT’s CRCE-approved webinar “Invisible Risks: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients,” is now available for on-demand viewing.
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RSV Awareness Month: Preventing Infant Hospitalizations
For RSV awareness month (October), the American Lung Association is spotlighting new data that show a dramatic decrease in RSV-related hospitalizations among infants.
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Only 16% of Americans Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening Are Tested
The American Lung Association launched a campaign to raise awareness about lung cancer screening and biomarker testing.
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ALA/Chest Grant Issued for COPD Research
Researcher Crystal M. North, MD, MPH, was awarded an American Lung Association and Chest grant to study community air pollution exposure and COPD.
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Respiratory Advocacy Day Promotes Oxygen Reform
On September 10th, the American Lung Association is hosting the 3rd Respiratory Advocacy Day in Washington, DC to advocate for public health priorities including oxygen therapy reform via the SOAR Act.
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Industry Calls on Congress to Support SOAR Act
More than a dozen national organizations are pressing Congress to support the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act, which would ensure Medicare patient access to life-saving oxygen therapy.
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PF Patients Offered Lung Health Navigators Through Lung Association Program
To kickoff Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, the American Lung Association launched a new educational program that includes lung health navigators to support PF patients and families.
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More Biomarker Testing May Improve Early Detection of Lung Cancer
A campaign from the American Lung Association aims to improve lung cancer survival through early detection, education and widespread access to biomarker testing.
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‘Living Well With COPD’ Campaign Aimed at Rural Families
American Lung Association has launched the “Living Well with COPD” campaign to provide improved support to COPD families, with a focus on rural communities.
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American Lung Association Launches New Campaign on World Bronchiectasis Day
On World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1st, the American Lung Association is launching a new campaign to support people living with bronchiectasis to improve their disease management, help connect them with emotional support and improve quality of life.
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‘State of the Air’ Report: Nearly Half of Americans Breathe Polluted Air
The American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report reveals that 156 million Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution.
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Tobacco Industry Increases Efforts to Block Policies, Report Finds
The American Lung Association’s 2025 ‘State of Tobacco Control’ report states that the tobacco industry has increased its opposition to policies aimed at reducing tobacco use.
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Judge Halts FDA Rule on Graphic Warning Labels for Cigarettes
The court found merit in claims that the FDA likely exceeded its statutory authority by requiring more warnings than allowed under the Tobacco Control Act.
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Smoking Plus Radon Exposure Ups Lung Cancer Risk
The American Lung Association emphasizes that smoking combined with radon exposure significantly increases lung cancer risk and is intensifying efforts to raise awareness through testing resources and smoking cessation support.
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