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🎉 Big news! 1 million #SavedByTheScan quiz completions have helped Americans discover if they're eligible for lifesaving #lungcancer screening. Help us spread hope by sharing or taking the quiz at SavedByTheScan.org. 🙌 #LungCancerScreening #SaveLives

Are you or someone you know trying to quit smoking? We are here to remind you on #WorldNoTobaccoDay that you can do it! The American Lung Association offers resources to help adults and teens to quit tobacco for good. Visit Lung.org/QuitSmoking to learn more.

Black Americans are often underrepresented in lung cancer clinical trials. This affects our understanding of how treatments may work in different patient populations. Join us in raising awareness and taking action. Lung.org/trials-and-you. #Every1HasARole #clinicaltrials

The tobacco industry targets specific communities such as African Americans, LGBT adults and young people with menthol tobacco products. We’re dedicated to #StopMenthol this #NMS2023. Ask @WhiteHouse to end the sale of menthol cigarettes/flavored cigars: Lung.org/Stop-Menthol

Talk to your healthcare provider about new treatment options like biologics or the proper use of your medicine. People living with asthma can lead full and active lives if their asthma is well-controlled. Lung.org/asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #AsthmaTreatment

Many people have preconceived notions about hospice, but it can be beneficial for many different situations. Carolynne shares how hospice has made living with COPD more comfortable: on.lung.org/3VOx3Zv

Improved data collection and analysis of disaggregated data can advance healthcare equity for Asian American subgroups. Read more in our latest blog: on.lung.org/3LRfGT3 #EmbracingDiversity #HealthcareEquity #AAPIHeritageMonth

Tobacco use can worsen #anxiety and depression. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth let's prioritize our well-being and spread awareness about the negative impacts of smoking on #mentalhealth. Learn how here: on.lung.org/3zMxUzz 🌬️ 🌬️

Show your support by wearing turquoise this week during #TurquoiseTakeover as part of #LungCancerActionWeek to help raise awareness of #lungcancer, the leading cancer killer in the U.S. LUNGFORCE.org/TurquoiseTakeo…

Warmer weather means pollen is in the air. Unfortunately, this presents a problem for people with allergies and asthma. Here are some tips to ensure you can enjoy all your favorite spring activities: on.lung.org/3AkfzKy

We are proud to be turning turquoise next week for #LungCancerActionWeek in support of those living with #lungcancer and their loved ones. Learn how you help raise awareness during next week’s #TurquoiseTakeover! LUNGFORCE.org

The health burden of #airpollution is not evenly shared. Our #StateOfTheAir report shows that people of color are 3.7x more likely than white people to live in a county with 3 failing grades. Join us & urge @POTUS to protect our communities.  Lung.org/SOTA-Petition #CleanAirNow

On #WorldAsthmaDay, let's remember that breathing should be easy for everyone. Let's continue to support research and education for better asthma treatment options. #BreathingShouldBeEasy #AsthmaAwareness

Diagnosed with COPD? Our COPD Basics course is free and designed to educate individuals with COPD and their caregivers on risk factors, symptoms, and treatments. lung.training/courses/copd-b…

Protect yourself and your community against infectious respiratory diseases. Get vaccinated against #COVID-19, #flu, #pneumococcalpneumonia and #pertussis. Learn more at on.lung.org/3GX0Ybv. #WorldImmunizationWeek

Protect yourself and your community against infectious respiratory diseases. Get vaccinated against #COVID-19, #flu, #pneumococcalpneumonia and #pertussis. Learn more at on.lung.org/3GX0Ybv. #WorldImmunizationWeek

Today, we launch our 2023 #StateOfTheAir report, which grades Americans' exposure to unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution. Despite some improvements, too many people still live in areas with unhealthy air quality. Learn more: Lung.org/SOTA

“Oxygen patients number in the thousands but we rarely see them out and about,” Wonder why? Learn how supplemental oxygen is trapping patients inside, and what you can do about it:  on.lung.org/42Rwyki

Are you age 25-35? If so, you are the key 🔑! Help us unlock the secrets of lung disease to ultimately stop 🔑 it in its tracks 🔑 by participating in our historic lung health research study. lung.org/lung-study

For #NationalNutritionMonth Dr. Amit Mahajan talks with us about how diet can help or hurt when living with a chronic lung disease. Read his responses on our blog: on.lung.org/3lCUG9z