American Lung Association in Hawaii

🎁 Your Hawaiʻi Team wishes you the happiest of holidays😊

Gifts to the American Lung Association enable research, education and advocacy to support those living with lung cancer and chronic lung diseases. Click below to meet some of the people who have been impacted by your donation on our blog: https://on.lung.org/3FttcZW

Today, 649 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer.

It's a staggering statistic. That is why we have set a one-day goal to inspire 649 people to donate today, one donor for every person diagnosed.

Together we can help those affected by lung cancer. Lung.org/donate

We offer many ways to get involved and unique gift ideas that support nationwide efforts to end lung cancer and all lung diseases. Learn more on our blog: https://on.lung.org/3FM1OrB

Did you know a home fire is reported every 87 seconds and can spread rapidly, leaving only a minute or two to safely escape. Make sure you have a fire alarm in each room of your house and a fire extinguisher available—but getting out of harm’s way should be your priority.

🚒 Find more safety tips in our 2023 Fight For Air Climb Firefighter Calendar. Shop now: Lung.org/calendar.

Join our next virtual live-stream Asthma Educator Institute on December 13th, 14th & 16th for training on guidelines-based asthma care.

This three partial-day course is designed to meet continuing education requirements for a variety of healthcare professionals who may have the opportunity during this time to earn CEU’s, hear from industry experts from various institutions, and prep for the National Asthma Educator certification exam. https://on.lung.org/3zRkBhW

Breathe in a sigh of relief when you get your holiday shopping done early and give the gift that gives back! Our 2023 Firefighter Calendar celebrates firefighters nationwide who are dedicated to our mission. Shop now: Lung.org/calendar.

Evusheld is a monoclonal antibody medication that can help prevent COVID-19 by boosting your body’s immune response to COVID-19. One of our medical spokespeople explains what it is and if it is right for you: https://on.lung.org/3eA5uSo

COVID-19 vaccinations are safe, effective and the best way to protect children 6 months and older from getting seriously ill from COVID-19. Updated booster shots are now available for children 5 years and older. Make sure your child is up to date on their recommended COVID-19 vaccinations. https://on.lung.org/3F5Z3ic

Infants with severe RSV need urgent medical attention. Symptoms to watch for may include:

🔵 Short, shallow and rapid breathing
🔵 “Caving-in” of the chest in between the ribs and under the ribs called chest wall retractions
🔵 Nasal flaring (spreading out of the nostrils) may occur with every breath and abnormally fast breathing may be noticed
🔵 Their mouth, lips and fingernails may turn a bluish color due to lack of oxygen

Learn more at Lung.org/RSV

Even though officials say that the lava flow from Mauna Loa has significantly slowed down in pace, the threat from the vog and resulting air quality can still harm your lungs.

Please take these precautions to keep your lungs healthy.

Lung cancer screening is key to an early lung cancer diagnosis and saving lives. Unfortunately, only 5.8% of those eligible were screened in 2021. Lung.org/solc

According to the 2022 State of Lung Cancer report, Indigenous Peoples in Hawaii are 167% more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer than white Americans living in the state.

Addressing racial disparities in healthcare coverage is critical to addressing racial disparities in lung cancer care. Learn more at Lung.org/solc.

ALA Local Leadership Board Member, Dr. Jordan Lee, shares tips with KITV4 about how to protect your lungs as Mauna Loa eruption continues.

*Stay indoors and protect air in home
*Prepare to evacuate
*Seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms
*Close car windows and vents when driving
*Monitor vog in your area
*Use a high quality mask (N95) to filter out particles

Watch interview here: https://www.kitv.com/video/doctor-talks-risks-prevention-measures-with-volcanic-fog-from-mauna-loa/video_39b08ac9-4218-5d43-aa4e-7dd586e2daa3.html

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, we are shedding the light on some indigenous organizations and communities across the country that are working to addressing lung health disparities. Read about them on our blog: https://on.lung.org/3NUeVcu

Tis the season to gather with friends and family. One of the bests gifts you can give your loved ones is the gift of health. Here are 5 tips for a healthier, happier season:

❄️Get your COVID-19 and Flu shots
❄️Keep your medications and masks with you
❄️Test before gathering
❄️Stay home if you are sick
❄️Wash your hands often

For more information visit: lung.org/viruses

🛍️ Black Friday is coming soon and we have a great gift idea that supports our mission: Our 2023 Firefighter Calendar!

Throughout the calendar, we honor our top fundraising firefighters and share safety tips and advice on how to make the most out of your Fight For Air Climb experience. Shop today: Lung.org/calendar.

Hawaii ranks last in nation for early lung cancer diagnosis

In Hawaii, only about 20% of cases are caught at an early stage, significantly lower than the national rate of 26%.

Hawaii ranks last in nation for early lung cancer diagnosis Hawaii once again ranks last in the nation for early­-stage diagnosis for lung cancer, according to a recently released report from the American Lung Association.

📅 Your favorite calendar is back! Join us in celebrating our top fundraising firefighters featured in our 🚒 2023 Firefighter Calendar. These local heroes go above and beyond to protect the lung health and air quality of their communities. Get your order in today: Lung.org/calendar

In celebration of , please join us for an informative discussion with Melissa Doud, Program Director, Wisconsin Native American To***co Network - WNATN, on the difference between traditional to***co (i.e. medicinal, sacred, ceremonial to***co) versus commercial ***co and the importance of tailoring commercial to***co use prevention activities and language.

To learn more and register, please click here - https://on.lung.org/3FI3X7W.

COPD affects 12.5 million adults and accounts for millions of emergency department visits and tens of billions in healthcare costs each year.

For COPD Awareness Month, we are highlighting our COPD Trend Brief. This report presents descriptions, figures, and links to more detailed tables on trends and current patterns of the burden of COPD. View the full report here: https://on.lung.org/3T20DIH

When you register for our Asthma Educator Institute on December 13th, 14th & 16th, industry experts will cover topics such as:

◾ Spirometry Overview
◾ Asthma Medicine Devices & Demo
◾Assessment, Diagnosing and Monitoring Asthma
◾ and much, much more!

Today is the LAST DAY for early bird registration pricing! Sign-up now: https://on.lung.org/3zRkBhW

Children can get their COVID-19 vaccination at the same time as their flu shot or other routine vaccinations. Learn more about protecting your child from COVID-19 here: https://on.lung.org/3F5Z3ic

To***co: Honoring our Traditions and our Health

In support of Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to watch this important video: "To***co: Honoring our Traditions and our Health"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzBMxhWXiGo

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The American Lung Association is committed to supporting those affected by . We offer a variety of resources and information about the disease. Some of our support and education resources include:

📱 Lung HelpLine
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Better Breathers Club
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Better Breathers Network
📋COPD Management Plan
🖥️Living with COPD Online Support Community
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Find them all here: https://on.lung.org/3Sk1V0D

State of Lung Cancer

Our 5th annual report was released today. It highlights how the toll of lung cancer varies by state and examines key indicators throughout the U.S. continues to be last in the nation for early diagnosis for lung cancer.

This year’s report reveals the importance of screening, which is critical to reducing the burden of lung cancer on families. See the entire report here: Lung.org/solc.

State of Lung Cancer Examining lung cancer incidence, survival, stage at diagnosis, surgical treatment, lack of treatment, and screening, this report finds states must do more to protect their residents from lung cancer.

We proudly partner with Tribal leaders and organizations to raise awareness about the harms of commercial to***co use and the importance of quitting. https://on.lung.org/3MruZC8

The American Lung Association announced it awarded research grants to fund more than 100 innovative projects to find solutions to alleviate the burden of lung disease. Lung health research is more critical than ever. Never have we faced so many challenges to our lung health, including COVID-19, va**ng and smoke from increased wildfires. Lung.org/research-team

In counties with major trucking routes, the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty transportation and clean, non-combustion energy by 2050 would result in up to:

💙 $735 billion in cumulative health benefits
🏥 66,800 avoided deaths
😷 1.75 million avoided asthma attacks
💼 8.5 million avoided lost workdays

And more. Learn how: Lung.org/EV

About every two and a half minutes, a person in the U.S. is diagnosed with lung cancer. Join LUNG FORCE during Lung Cancer Awareness Month to help raise awareness and save more lives! Lung.org/LCAM

Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month, an annual recognition of the strength and revitalization of Native Nations that lived on the lands of the present-day U.S. long before the country was founded. The observance honors the contributions and influence of Native Nations to sustain their history and preserve this important culture. Learn more at:: https://on.lung.org/3MruZC8

We’re partnering with LUNG FORCE throughout November to raise awareness of the leading cancer killer in the U.S., lung cancer. Learn how you can get help today: Lung.org/LCAM

🎃 Don’t let finding an affordable healthcare plan scare you. Quality and affordable healthcare is out there. You can sign up starting tomorrow, to find the best coverage for you visit healthcare.gov.

We need your help to make a world free of lung disease a reality. We’re calling on decisionmakers to set stronger clean truck standards and to implement investments in zero-emission electricity. Tell our policymakers to support these efforts by signing the petition at Lung.org/EV

Plastic has revolutionized modern society and is quite literally everywhere you look. But breathing in plastic particles could put you at risk of lung damage. Learn More: https://on.lung.org/3EKJhvP

October is National Indoor Air Quality Month!

Most of us spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, whether at home, the office, school or other places. Clean indoor air quality is vital to good lung health.

Evaluate your indoor air quality, especially if you live with lung disease. Find tips here: https://on.lung.org/3e6fsur

Some to***co companies try to get around U.S. Food and Drug Administration
rules by using “synthetic ni****ne” in products like e-cigarettes. But just because it is not made from to***co doesn’t mean it’s not harmful. Learn more about the dangers on our blog: https://on.lung.org/3yDJ3Tf