American Lung Association

About

At the American Lung Association, we're driven by a mission that has guided us for over 120 years: saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Our team combines compassion with scientific rigor, working across research, education, and advocacy to tackle the most pressing lung health challenges of our time - from asthma and COPD to lung cancer and air quality. We pioneered the first voluntary health organization model in the U.S., and that pioneering spirit lives on in how we approach every initiative. We believe in empowering both patients and communities through knowledge and support. Our Lung HelpLine staffed by registered nurses and respiratory therapists provides direct assistance to those navigating lung disease, while our programs like Freedom From Smoking and Better Breathers Clubs create networks of support. Our culture emphasizes collaboration between medical professionals, researchers, advocates, and community members - all united by the belief that everyone deserves healthy lungs and clean air to breathe.