American Lung Association in West Virginia

11/03/2025

This page is closing, but our mission continues. 🌎 Stay connected by following the American Lung Association:
on Facebook:
on Instagram

10/27/2025

📢 This page will be closing soon. But don’t worry, you can still connect with us!

➡️ Follow the American Lung Association on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates, resources, and stories. 💙

👉 Facebook:
👉 Instagram:

09/08/2025

West Virginia has the highest smoking rates in the nation, and federal cuts are threatening the very programs that help people quit and protect kids from addiction. Youth advocate for RAZE and Campaign for To***co-Free Kids Breanna Cutright share how prevention programs helped her grandfather quit after 50 years and warns that without funding, more WV families will be impacted.

Growing up in West Virginia, to***co is an inescapable part of life. From the kids sneaking ci******es in middle school to my friends’ parents who struggle to break the habit,

08/18/2025

Kids are more vulnerable to indoor air pollution than adults.

Kids take more breaths per minute—and breathe in more toxins.

Kids can’t always explain when something feels wrong.

Children with asthma, allergies or other health conditions face even higher risks from poor indoor air.

Let’s protect our most vulnerable. Learn more at Lung.org/CASC.

08/12/2025

Asthma is one of the leading causes of missed school days. With 6.1 million kids living with asthma, it's critical to be prepared when going .

💻 Learn to manage asthma with Asthma Basics
👟 Empower children to take control of their asthma with Kickin’ Asthma or Open Airways
💙 Set yourself up for success with Breathe Well, Live Well® Plus

Start the school year strong: Lung.org/Back-to-School

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. 💙

07/25/2025

This week’s heat advisories in can make breathing more difficult for everyone, but especially for those with lung conditions like asthma or COPD. Hot, humid air can trigger inflammation and worsen respiratory symptoms. Stay aware, stay cool and prioritize your lung health. Lung.org/disasters

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maps-us-heat-advisory-high-temperature-dome-moves-east/

07/07/2025

🚨 To***co use is still alarmingly high in West Virginia. “With high school to***co use at 27%, it's clear prevention isn’t a priority—and that needs to change,” says Elizabeth Hensil of the Lung Association.

From underfunded programs to the rise of flavored vapes, this article breaks down why West Virginia is facing one of the worst lung cancer rates in the country—and what’s (not) being done about it.

📖 Read more via WV News: https://on.lung.org/3IhifQe
📞 Ready to quit? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text 304-583-4010.

Quick take:

07/02/2025

Livia Cohen's va**ng research project turned into a lifelong passion for STEM and anti-va**ng advocacy.

"People would ask me when I presented my thesis, which is worse, va**ng or smoking ci******es? And I would say neither; you are picking your poison when you decide to smoke either product. Both are full of chemicals like cyanide. And for e-ci******es, we still don't know all the long-term effects."

Read more about her studies: https://on.lung.org/40tUUB6

07/01/2025

Today is World Bronchiectasis Day 🌎 Bronchiectasis impacts as many as half a million adults in the U.S., yet many people don’t know what it is—or how to manage it.
Here Are the Top Five Bronchiectasis Facts You Need to Know:

1️⃣ It’s not the same as COPD
2️⃣ Early diagnosis helps break the vicious cycle of infections
3️⃣ There’s no cure, but it is treatable
4️⃣ Seeing a specialist makes a difference
5️⃣ You can take steps to live well with it

Hear firsthand from people living with this chronic lung disease and get the facts that matter: https://on.lung.org/44HVuO7

06/30/2025

The summer months are upon us, and it is hotter than ever. No matter where you live or what type of home you have, there are 10 simple steps you can take this summer to keep your home cooler and safer for your family: https://on.lung.org/3Y9eL8i

The summer months are upon us, and it is hotter than ever. No matter where you live or what type of home you have, there are 10 simple steps you can take this summer to keep your home cooler and safer for your family.

06/27/2025

It seems like every summer the news is reporting record-breaking heatwaves, and this year is no exception. This week, extreme heat has caused heat disorders such as heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion, and even claimed lives. What does this mean for lung health? Read more: https://on.lung.org/3pxDhRW

The serious heat waves we are experiencing are not just uncomfortable – they are part of a trend that has critical implications for our health.