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Hurricane Recovery Resources
In response to Hurricane Gustav and the possibility of other hurricanes making landfall in the United States in the coming weeks, the American Lung Association wants to remind you of its series of hurricane recovery resources. We hope they will help those affected by these natural disasters protect their lung health and the lung health of their loved ones. Read more...

Asthma Alert: Inhalers Change from CFC to HFA by December
(September 3, 2008)
Please be aware that per government regulation, manufacturers are phasing out production of a common type of albuterol inhaler, often called a CFC inhaler. By December 31, 2008, CFC inhalers will not be available to the public and will be replaced by an HFA inhaler. Read more...

American Lung Association Study Finds No Evidence of Depression or Suicide Linked to Asthma and Allergy Drug Montelukast
(September 1, 2008)
There has been recent concern that suicide may be a complication of montelukast (Singulair) therapy. Montelukast is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved oral drug that has been prescribed for more than a decade for the treatment of asthma and seasonal allergy symptoms. An independent study sponsored by the American Lung Association has found no evidence of depression or suicide linked to Montelukast. Read the press release...

New National Cancer Institute Monograph Spotlights Need for U.S. Senate to Pass Tobacco Legislation and for States to Fully Fund Tobacco Prevention Programs
(August 21, 2008)
The American Lung Association welcomes the National Cancer Institute’s publication of the 19th report in the NCI’s Tobacco Control Monograph series, The Role of the Media in Promoting and Reducing Tobacco Use. The report, which offers the most complete summary to date on tobacco marketing and counter marketing, highlights the need for our nation’s leaders to muster the political will to enact lifesaving tobacco control legislation. Read the press release...

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