American Lung Association NC

10/03/2026

October is National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month. What makes indoor air quality unhealthy?

Indoor air can be 2-5 times, even up to 100 times, more polluted than outdoor air. Indoor air pollution can come from:

-Gas appliances
-Cleaning supplies and other chemicals
-Fireplaces and wood stoves
-Fragranced products like air fresheners and scented candles

lung.org/cleanair

09/28/2026

Donna got pneumonia almost every year. Each time, she recovered. But the infection kept returning. Something wasn't adding up, until Donna sought out the right specialist and lung disease diagnosis. Read Donna's story: https://bit.ly/4jtpHZ2

09/01/2026

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month 💙

If you or a loved one is living with pulmonary fibrosis, you don’t have to do it alone. Our Lung Health Navigators are lung health experts — nurses and respiratory therapists — offering free, one-on-one support.

They can help answer your questions, explore treatment options and manage daily challenges. Learn more about our Lung Health Navigator program: https://bit.ly/4qMclJj

08/28/2026

"My child's COVID was mild — so we're in the clear, right?"

We sat down with Dr. Uzma Hasan, Regional Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Northern New Jersey Barnabas Health Medical Group, to answer parents' freqeuntly asked questions about Long Covid. She helped open one of the first pediatric Long COVID clinics in the country and is currently researching how it affects kids.

Swipe through to see what Dr. Hasan says every parent should know before the school year starts: https://bit.ly/4iAu9Vq

08/15/2026

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to think about your child's lung health. From dust and mold to fragrances, cleaning products and the potential pressure to v**e or use to***co, there are many factors that can affect young lungs. Learn how to create healthier spaces for your child at school and at home: https://bit.ly/4xFEHHf

05/01/2026

You may think you know everything you need to know about asthma…

But for millions of people living with it, asthma is a chronic condition that can impact sleep, work, school and everyday life, often in ways you can’t see.

This Asthma Awareness Month, let’s learn the facts, debunk misinformation and support better breathing for all. 💙

https://bit.ly/4cFhj59

04/29/2026

Proud to see our Local Leadership Board Chair, Jodi Strong, and Danna Thompson, Director of Advocacy & Public Policy showing up at the NC State Capitol to stand up for kids and protect lung health across our state. 💙

04/22/2026

Today we release the American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of the Air” report, and the findings are clear: too many children - nearly half - are growing up breathing unhealthy air.

Despite decades of progress, 152 million people of all ages still live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. Recent EPA rollbacks will result in even more pollution in the air we breathe.

This Earth Day, join us in calling on EPA to protect the health of every child.

Read the full “State of the Air” report and see how your community scored: Lung.org/sota

04/14/2026

04/06/2026

Congratulations, Douglas, and thank you for your dedication and contribution to our mission! 💙👏

Dalton firefighter Douglas Kerns has once again carried his department's reputation to new heights, taking top honors in a race up the 51 floors of Charlotte, North Carolina's VUE tower in the American Lung Association's Fight For Air Climb. Kerns finished first among firefighters in the event, fini...