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News & Information
Record Number Of Flu Doses Projected
Manufacturers of the flu vaccine expect to produce a record number of doses for next year's flu season. Read more...
Hundreds Walk in Rockford to Support Asthma
Over the past weekend, hundreds of individuals, families, and company teams walked to support the American Lung Association of Illinois' Asthma Walk in Rockford. Read more...
Now Is The Time To Quit!
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published an update to its 1996 Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline, Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, which contains revised and improved recommendations to providers and clinicians so that they can better assist smokers in quitting. Read more...
World Asthma Day
May 6th is World Asthma Day, organized to raise awareness and improve asthma care throughout the world. Read more...
Air Quality In Chicagoland Raises Concerns
The American Lung Association's State of the Air 2008 report card was released today, raising concerns for the millions of individuals living in Chicagoland. Read more...
Children More Vulnerable to Air Pollution
The effects of air pollution on children are becoming clearer according to recent stories in the news. Read more...
Low Radon Levels May Reduce Risk Of Lung Cancer
According to a decade-long study, radon levels typically found in U.S. homes may not raise the risk of lung cancer. Read more...
Flu Likely Comes From Asia
For over 50 years the global movement of flu viruses has been a mystery. However, a new study is suggesting that flu viruses evolve out of east and southeast Asia. Read more...
Senate Votes No For Smoking At Casinos
Late yesterday, the Illinois Senate voted down a proposal that would have allowed casino patrons to smoke and gamble at the same time. Read more...
Over 400 Participants Walk To Fight Asthma
Last Saturday, over 400 participants braved the cool temperatures in Edwardsville to help the American Lung Association of Illinois fight asthma. Read more...
Maternal Smoking Leads to Infant Heart Defects
New research shows that nearly 30 percent of U.S. women of childbearing age smoke. Read more...
RP Lumber Helps "Blow the Whistle on Asthma"
Twenty-eight RP Lumber locations throughout central and southwestern Illinois recently supported the American Lung Association of Illinois' Asthma Walks by selling paper whistles at their lumber yards. Read more...
Easier Treatment For Allergic Asthma
A recent study found that children ages 3 to 18 years suffering with allergic asthma, may benefit from an "under the tongue" or sublingual therapy. Read more...
Chiro One Wellness Centers Support Local Research
In an effort to find a cure for lung disease and promote cleaner air, Chiro One Wellness Centers (COWC) teamed up with the American Lung Association of Illinois - Greater Chicago for the Tackle the Tower: Climb for Clean Air held on Sunday, February 10th at Oakbrook Terrace Tower. Read more...
Smoking and Lung Cancer Genetically Linked
A new study is suggesting that an individual's susceptibility to smoking, and number of cigarettes smoked may be biologically linked. Read more...
Surviving Allergy Season
It's allergy season, and if you suffer from sneezing, sniffling, and itchy eyes, your symptoms are probably in overdrive. Read more...
Adult Asthma Left Uncontrolled After ER Visit
A new study suggests that emergency room (ER) care for adult asthma could be improved. Read more...
Microwave Popcorn and Lung Disease
A recent study is suggesting that an ingredient in microwave popcorn can damage the airways and lungs. Read more...
Smoking Increases Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke
A new study is suggesting that smoking may further damage blood vessels already weakened by high blood pressure. Read more...
Flu Virus Wears An Overcoat
Researchers may have recently found a clue for the advancement of new flu treatments. Read more...
Kathy Drea Is Awarded Excellence In Advocacy
Kathy Drea, Public Policy Director for the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest, was recently awarded the 2008 CLAS Excellence Award in Advocacy at the American Lung Association National Staff Conference in Dallas, Texas. Read more...
New Exercise Technique May Be Beneficial For COPD
New research suggests that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients could benefit from lower intensity physical activity. Read more...
New Recipe For Flu Shot
The recipe for next flu season's vaccine is getting a complete revamping to hopefully provide protection against the three new and different strains predicted for the upcoming year. Read more...
FDA Regulation Over Tobacco Products Moves Closer
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and public health agencies throughout Chicagoland held a press conference today at the Chicago Children's Museum supporting bipartisan legislation pending before Congress (S.625/H.R.1108). Read more...
Risk Of Colon Polyps Increases With Smoking
A new study suggests that smokers have a higher likelihood of developing polyps in the colon. Read more...
Flu Vaccine May Fall Short In Protection
This year's flu vaccine may not protect as well as previously thought, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Read more...
Smoke Free Illinois Celebration
On Wednesday, the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago honored state legislators, journalists, and local advocates who made Smoke Free Illinois a reality. Read more...
Over 500 Climb To Fight Lung Disease
This past weekend, over 500 participants joined the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago and climbed to fight lung disease at the 17th Annual Tackle The Tower event in Oakbrook Terrace. Read more...
Smoking Cessation and Pregnancy
New research is suggesting that women rarely choose to use smoking cessation medication during pregnancy. Read more...
Important Difference Between Severe And Mild Asthma
A recent study is reporting that there may be important distinctions between those suffering with severe asthma and those with mild or moderate asthma. Read more...
Breast Cancer Treatment and Smoking Increase Lung Cancer Risk
A new study shows that women who smoke, and have undergone radiation treatment for breast cancer, dramatically increase their risk for developing lung cancer. Read more...
Kids May Be Influenced By Movie Characters
A recent study suggests that youngsters may be influenced to start using tobacco due to watching movie characters who smoke. Read more...
American Lung Association Report Gives Illinois Mixed Grades
Illinois scored one very high and three very low grades in tobacco control policies from the American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control 2007 report, which highlighted significant progress in smoke free air and outlined progress to be made in tobacco prevention and control spending, cigarette tax and youth access. Read more...
Understanding Smoke-free Illinois
As of January 1, 2008, the Smoke-Free Illinois Act requires that public places and places of employment must be completely smoke-free inside and within 15 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open and ventilation intakes. Read more...
Illinois Is Smoke-Free!
As of January 1st , all Illinois indoor public places and places of employment are smoke free Read more...
Studies Link Vehicle Pollution to Lung Function
Recently released studies demonstrate the real-world effects of motor vehicle pollution on lung function. Read more...
Christmas Trees Aggravate Allergies
For a second year in a row, researchers are pointing toward the Christmas tree as the culprit for increased asthma, allergy, and sinus complications. Read more...
New Christmas Seals® Website Launched
This year the American Lung Association is celebrating 100 years of Christmas Seals® by launching a new Christmas Seals® website. Read more...
COPD - A Major Killer of Women
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an illness that claims the lives of 120,000 Americans a year. It is the fourth leading cause of death and is expected to be the third by 2020. Read more...
Successful Asthma Guidelines Lecture
The American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago, in conjunction with Merck Medical Forums, recently hosted a lecture highlighting the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's (NAEPP) new guidelines for the appropriate assessment and management of asthma. Read more...
Experts Release New Cystic Fibrosis Guidelines
New clinical standards for the treatment of cystic fibrosis were released recently, based on a two-year review of published research on patients aged six and older. Read more...
Actress Jennifer Garner Kicks Off Faces of Influenza Awareness Campaign
Actress and mother Jennifer Garner joined leading medical officials at a press conference on Monday, November 12th to kick off the American Lung Association's national public awareness campaign, urging Americans to get their annual influenza vaccination. Read more...
Brian Irwin Runs to Fight Asthma
On November 4th, an American Lung Association of Illinois supporter raised money to fight asthma by participating in the 2007 New York Marathon. Read more...
New Program will Recognize Exceptional COPD Efforts
The American Lung Association has partnered with The Joint Commission to develop a new program in which hospitals, clinics, and providers may obtain the Certificate of Quality Distinction for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Read more...
November is COPD Awareness Month
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis—diseases that are characterized by obstruction to air flow. Read more...
Healthy Workplace Forum Held in Chicago
The American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago recently held a Healthy Workplace Forum at The Art Institute of Chicago. Read more...
American Lung Association Applauds Release of CDC Best Practices
The American Lung Association welcomes the update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs. Read more...
COPD: Learn More, Breathe Better
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe. Read more...
U.S. Representative Shimkus Pledges Support of FDA Regulation
Public health, education and youth leaders from the Metro east region held a press conference today calling on U.S. Representative John Shimkus to cosponsor H.R. 1108, legislation that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority over tobacco products. Read more...
Angelos Family Fights Asthma Year-Round
Last weekend, the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago hosted its 7th annual Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walks at locations in Grant Park and Oak Brook, Illinois. Read more...
Chicagoland Blows the Whistle on Asthma
This past weekend, the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago held its 7th annual Blow The Whistle on Asthma Walks at locations in Grant Park and the McDonald's Hamburger University Campus in Oak Brook. Read more...
Ron Santo Kicks Off Flu Shot Campaign in Greater Chicago Area
Flu season is upon us here in the Chicagoland area. Flu season can begin as early as October, and last well into springtime. Read more...
MMWR Reports Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report has published new 2006 data on the prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults and quitting among persons aged 18-35. Read more...
Cooking is Definitely an "Art"
On Thursday evening, culinary extraordinaire, Art Smith spoke at the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago's 19th Annual Critics Choice Dinner in Rockford. Read more...
FDA Regulation of Tobacco Debated in Committee
Today, the Subcommittee on Health of the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Energy and Commerce begins historic consideration of HR 1108, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Read more...
Asthma Walk a Success in Springfield
The sun was out and shining bright this past weekend for the 2007 Asthma Walk in downtown Springfield. Read more...
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Cigarette Tax Increase
Last night the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of a 61-cent-per-pack increase in the federal cigarette tax. Read more...
Influenza Season Approaching
Influenza or "the flu" is not merely the common cold, but a serious respiratory illness. Read more...
Our Children Are Vulnerable
Today's announcement of a new program to protect children enrolled in Head Start from exposure to secondhand smoke is an important public health measure Read more...
Unhealthy Air Quality Levels at Illinois Casino
Today the American Lung Association of Illinois released a new study by the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, "Casino Air Monitoring Study, East St. Louis, Illinois." Read more...
Strengthening Ozone Limit
On July 21st the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to strengthen the official "limit" on ground level ozone smog. Read more...
Breath of Fresh Air!
Asthma education got a breath of fresh air today when updated clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma were released by the National Asthma Education and Prevention Association (NAEPP). Read more...
Angelos Family Walks For Asthma
The American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago's 6th Annual Asthma Walk will be held October 13th at Chicago's Grant Park, and October 14th in Oakbrook. Read more...
Students May Be In Danger
According to a recent survey by the American Lung Association, students with asthma may face dangerous situations when returning to classrooms this year. Read more...
Asthma Walk Kick-Off Begins in Illinois
Over the next few days, the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago will be holding kick-off luncheons for its signature Asthma Walk events at locations in Chicagoland and Downstate Illinois. Read more...
Smoke-Free Illinois Law Signed
Today is a great day for workers across Illinois because they are a step closer to healthier workplaces. Read more...
Promoting E85 in Homer Glen
VeraSun Energy Corporation, one of the nation's largest ethanol producers, held its first E85 summer pump tour promotion, Friday, July 13, at a Gas City service station location in suburban Homer Glen. Read more...
Visitor's Day At Asthma Camp
Earlier this week, the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago hosted representatives of Walgreens for a day of outdoor fun and asthma management activities at Asthma Adventure Camp. Read more...
Chicagoland Asthma Camp Begins
For over a quarter century, Asthma Adventure Camp has provided children with asthma an opportunity to experience hiking, canoeing, swimming and field games. Read more...
New Downtown Chicago Office Opens
The American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago has opened a new office location in downtown Chicago at 150 N. Wacker Drive Read more...
$110,000 Raised For Pulmonary Research Fund
On Thursday, June 21st the American Lung Association of Illinois presented a check for $110,000 to the Richard H. Moy Pulmonary Research Fund at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Read more...
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer
Individuals who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs for more than six months cut their lung cancer risk by 55%, a Veterans Administration study suggests. Read more...
Lake Tour Bike Trek a Great Success
The 2007 Lake Tour Bike Trek concluded last Sunday, as hundreds of cyclists pedaled back to Crystal Lake Illinois from Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Read more...
XDR-TB Case Stirs Public Concern
As recently reported in the international news passengers and crew on two transatlantic flights were potentially exposed to a rare and unusually drug resistant form of tuberculosis called XDR-TB. Read more...
World No Tobacco Day Celebrated
Thursday, May 31st, is the 17th annual World No Tobacco Day. World No Tobacco Day highlights the urgent need for lawmakers across the United States to pass laws that will reduce our nation's addiction to tobacco. Read more...
Research Finds Simpler Asthma Treatments Effective
Results of a recent study found that a simpler, once-a-day regimen of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-agonist is just as effective as twice-daily inhaled corticosteroid treatments in patients with mild persistent asthma. Read more...
Asthma Care Needs More Control
Current findings are causing a reevaluation of childhood asthma care. Only one in five asthmatic children has their disease under good control. Read more...
WGN and Steve Cochran are Right On “Trek”
On June 8, 9, and 10, over 300 cyclists will be joining the American Lung Association of Illinois and WGN Radio for the 22nd annual Lake Tour Bike Trek from Crystal Lake to Lake Geneva. Read more...
Rare Lung Disease Causes Concern in Factories
California health officials have been tracking flavoring factory workers that have developed a rare, life threatening lung condition, called bronchiolitis obliterans. Read more...
State of the Air 2007 Released
The American Lung Association's State of the Air 2007 report card sounds a clear warning to millions of Illinois residents. Read more...
Smoke Free Illinois Bill Passes the House
Senate Bill 500 - Smoke Free Illinois - passed through the Illinois House today in one of state’s most historic public health measures. Read more...
World Asthma Day is May 1st
On Tuesday, May 1st, the American Lung Association of Illinois will join health care professionals, educators, and members of the general public in celebrating the 9th Annual World Asthma Day. Read more...
The "Art" of Cooking
The American Lung Association of Illinois is excited to announce Art Smith, personal chef to renowned Oprah Winfrey, as the speaker of the 19th Annual Critic’s Choice Dinner Thursday, October 4th, in Rockford Illinois. Read more...
Statement on the Stanford Ethanol Study
The American Lung Association of Illinois is one of the nation's oldest voluntary health organizations, and a leading expert on lung health issues. Read more...
Lungs at Work
On Saturday, April 14th, two members of Illinois Team Lungs at Work were the overall winners at the "Winding Up The Wachovia" Stairclimb in Miami, Florida. Read more...
Green Building Tools Evaluated
Recently, the American Lung Association of Illinois participated in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Green Building Initiative Development Committee in Washington D.C. Read more...
Goal Replaces 50% of Fuel Supply With Biofuels
The American Lung Association of Illinois recently participated in the Biofuels Investment and Infrastructure Work Group, created by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn as part of his Energy Independence Plan. Read more...
Illinois Senate Clears the Smoke
Illinois is one step closer to becoming smoke free following the passage of SB500 on Thursday. The vote to pass Senate Bill 500 was 34-23, sending it to the Illinois House. Read more...
World Tuberculosis Day
As world leaders observed World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, the American Lung Association continues to urge Congress to support efforts in eradicating this deadly disease. Read more...
Springtime Brings Change
As the Winter season transitions to Spring, the American Lung Association Helpline has received hundreds of phone calls regarding allergies, asthma, and the new hydroflouroalkane (HFA) metered-dose inhalers. Read more...
Illinoisans Support Smoke Free-Law
Last Thursday, the American Lung Association of Illinois released findings from a recent survey indicating that 65% of Illinois registered voters support a statewide smoke-free ordinance. Read more...
Tackling Lung Disease
On Sunday, February 11th, the American Lung Association hosted its 16th Tackle the Tower stairclimb at the Oakbrook Terrace Tower. Read more...
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