American Lung Association in Texas

10/01/2025

October is RSV Awareness Month—protect your loved ones! RSV can be serious, especially for infants, young children, and older adults. Know the risks, recognize the symptoms, and help prevent serious illness this season. Stay informed and keep your family safe! Learn more at Lung.org/RSV

09/28/2025

“It takes less time than a drive-thru.” Melinda’s simple annual CT scan caught her lung cancer early. Now she’s on a mission to make sure others get screened, especially in rural communities:

Melinda shares how by getting a low-dose CT scan annually, her lung cancer was detected early, and she is now living cancer-free.

09/25/2025

🔬 Dr. Chitaru Kurihara of Northwestern University is hard at work determining how to reduce the risk of lung allograft dysfunction in lung transplant patients. Learn more at: https://on.lung.org/3EQ586X

09/22/2025

Rashad was a seemingly healthy 28-year-old when he got a shocking diagnosis — Stage IV Lung Cancer. Read how his mother, Veronica, turned heartbreak into advocacy:

Veronica shares the story of her 29-year-old son who fought lung cancer, and how it has inspired her advocacy.

09/19/2025

🔥😷 As wildfires grow more frequent and intense, more people are breathing dangerous air. Find out how smoke is fueling pollution and how to stay safe this summer:

For a growing number of people, the start of summer also means there is a greater possibility of smoke in the air.

09/15/2025

Do you work with teens? You have the power to make a difference.

Our ACT to Address Youth Cessation Training provides guidance and best practices to:
✅ Ask about to***co use
✅ Counsel with evidence-based support
✅ Treat through brief interventions

This one-hour, self-paced course is free and offers continuing education credits for multiple professions. Take the course today and help teens break free from to***co: https://lung.training/courses/act-to-address-youth-cessation.html

09/08/2025

🚭 Many people believe vapes only contain water v***r and ni****ne, but the reality is far more dangerous. Find out what’s lurking inside e-cigarettes and how it impacts your lungs:

Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the chemical makeup of e-cigarettes, assuming they only contain water v***r and ni****ne. Experts explain that e-cigarettes can contain heavy metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals that create flavorings, and ultrafine particles that significan...

08/28/2025

Schools have unique indoor air quality (IAQ) challenges...

🏫 Schools are more crowded than offices, with 4x the number of people in the same amount of space.
🧪 Multiple activities happen under one roof—from science labs to cafeterias and even pools.
🌬️ Old or poorly maintained HVAC systems can lead to poor indoor air quality

All of this means IAQ in schools needs special attention to protect students, teachers and staff. Let’s work together to improve the air they breathe. Learn more: Lung.org/CASC.

08/21/2025

We're excited to launch our Clean Air School Challenge, which will support schools in creating healthier indoor environments for students, teachers and staff.

Starting July 1st, 2025, participating K-12 schools gain access to:

✅ Education and training
✅ Technical assistance and tailored resources
✅ Learning collaboratives and peer mentorship
✅ Mini grant applications
✅ Recognition

Encourage your local school to take the challenge and improve their indoor air quality today. Let's protect growing lungs and help schools breathe easier.

👉 Learn more at Lung.org/CASC

08/18/2025

🏫 = back to shared spaces, meaning higher risk for respiratory illnesses—especially for kids with asthma or other lung conditions.

📌 Stay up to date on recommended vaccines
📌 Keep asthma under control
📌 Help reduce absences and protect healthy lungs

Set your child up for a healthy school year: Lung.org/Back-to-School

08/04/2025

Breathe easy during heat waves! ☀️ Did you know that high temperatures can increase the formation of harmful air pollutants? Take action to reduce your exposure and protect your lungs. Explore our resources on air quality to stay informed: https://on.lung.org/3ibLXav

08/01/2025

changes everything, but so do new breakthroughs. Today on , John shares his story of faith, strength, support and survival.

John’s story is proof: saves lives. And it’s your support that keeps it going. 💙 Learn more at Lung.org