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...

100 E85 Stations In Wisconsin
May is Clean Air Month and a coalition of Wisconsin organizations is celebrating ethanol's contribution to the state's improvement in air quality with E85 fuel promotions across the state.   Read more...

Second Hand Smoke - It's a Health Rights Issue
Recently the American Lung Association of Wisconsin, the Waukesha County Tobacco Free Coalition, and Community Memorial Hospital of Menomonee Falls hosted Second Hand Smoke...It's a Health Rights Issue.   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 Report Card: Signs Of Real Improvement
While Wisconsin has seven counties with "F" grades for air quality in the 2008 State of the Air Report from the American Lung Association, there are signs of real improvement in reducing ozone pollution in four counties.   Read more...

Youth Launch New Campaign Against Tobacco
A small Wisconsin town has been wiped off the map. It's as if 8,000 people have completely disappeared.   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...

"I Quit" Campaign Launched
Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 1 and the American Lung Association of Wisconsin (ALA/W) have partnered in efforts to help smokers kick the habit by launching the "I Quit" campaign in conjunction with the BODY WORLDS exhibition now showing at the Milwaukee Public Museum.   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...

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...

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...

Oxygen Ball Raises $200,000
Saturday, March 15th, the American Lung Association of Wisconsin held its annual fundraising gala at Milwaukee's InterContinental Hotel.   Read more...

Asthma Walk PROVES Spring Will Come to WI!
After our brutal winter that included near record setting snow, some people may have doubts that spring will ever return to Wisconsin, but in La Crosse, ALA Wisconsin volunteers are optimistically gearing up for the third annual spring Asthma Walk!   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...

Lance Armstrong Appears At Smoke Free Rally
Over 1000 supporters of smoke free air legislation gathered at Monona Terrace in Madison for a rally in support of SB 150 and AB 834, the Breathe Free Wisconsin Act.   Read more...

Rhinelander FACT youth protest Wisconsin's "Ashtray" image
14 members of the Rhinelander, Wisconsin FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) movement literally took matters into their own hands to protest the state's lack of action on a smoke free workplace bill.   Read more...

Smoke Free Air Bill Moves to Assembly
A statewide smoke free air bill has been introduced in the Wisconsin Assembly and referred to the Assembly Public Health committee for a public hearing.   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...

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...

GreenSmart programs offered at UWM
Did you know that research shows the quality of the air inside our homes is often worse than the air outside?   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...

Body Worlds Partnership Announced
The American Lung Association of Wisconsin proudly announces an exciting partnership with Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 1: the Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies at the Milwaukee Public Museum.   Read more...

Smoke Free News in Wisconsin
Just in time for holiday travels, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 16-3 on December 20 to support the Milwaukee County Executive's proposal for eliminating the smoking rooms at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and at Mitchell International Airport.   Read more...

State of Tobacco Control Report Card Released
The American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control 2007 report, an annual report card on federal and state tobacco control legislation and policies, assigns only Ds and Fs to the federal government, but says 2008 presents an historic opportunity for Congress to make a dramatic impact on tobacco control across America.   Read more...

Oxygen Ball Set For March 15th
The American Lung Association of Wisconsin will hold its annual gala, The Oxygen Ball - A Breath of Fresh Air, on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the InterContinental Hotel in Milwaukee.   Read more...

Youth Fight Corporate Tobacco
Over 50 youth from Milwaukee became new members of FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) after they heard the truth about the tobacco industry.   Read more...

DPI Recognizes American Lung Association of Wisconsin
The American Lung Association of Wisconsin (ALA/W) was one of only four organizations statewide to receive a prestigious award from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).   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...

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...

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...

New Budget Will Save Lives
The American Lung Association of Wisconsin (ALA/W) said that the inclusion of two key provisions included in the 2007-09 state budget would save lives and money.   Read more...

WI Asthma Coalition Chair Passes the Gavel
After four years serving as Chair of the Wisconsin Asthma Coalition (WAC) Dr. Todd Mahr will pass the gavel to Neal Jain, MD.   Read more...

Sleep Tight, Breathe Right
Bedtime is anything but pleasant for people with allergies and asthma since that's very often the time when symptoms worsen.   Read more...

"Blow the Whistle on Asthma" Walk Blows Away 2006 Numbers
Approximately 1,100 walkers raised over $85,000 at the American Lung Association's "Blow the Whistle on Asthma" Walk on Sunday, October 7th at the Milwaukee County Zoo.   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...

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...

A New FACT Ad Campaign is Born
Still riding high from the FACT Spoken Word Ad Campaign that ran from November 2006 - February 2007 a new ad campaign was created for and by FACT youth members.   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...

DFT Ride Raises Money and Awareness for Lung Cancer
Over 100 bikers, along with classic cars and just about anything else with wheels hit the streets of Wisconsin on August 25. Bikers from around the state came together for the 2nd annual DFT Ride for Charity to honor Donald F. Tomasini and support the American Lung Association of Wisconsin.   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...

Disparities in Lung Disease
Diverse communities throughout the nation continue to be disproportionately affected by lung diseases such as asthma, tuberculosis, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).   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...

Asthma Walk Kick-Off Luncheon a Huge Success
On Wednesday, August 15, the American Lung Association of Wisconsin held the 2007 Milwaukee "Blow the Whistle on Asthma" Walk kick-off Luncheon.   Read more...

What a Difference a Night Makes
The American Lung Association of Wisconsin and the 2007 "Blow the Whistle on Asthma" Walk Committee are proud to present "What a difference a night makes!"- An evening of Team Building and Fundraising   Read more...

DFT Ride For Charity
Classic cars, trucks, hot rods and motorcycles will rev up their engines on August 25 to raise funds for the American Lung Association of Wisconsin in the 2nd annual DFT Ride for Charity in memory of Donald F. Tomasini   Read more...

E85 is Growing
The cities of Plymouth and Burlington are just the latest Wisconsin communities to support a "Clean Air Choice" by opening E85 pumps.   Read more...

Support Farm Fields, Not Oil Fields
So reads the bumper sticker on the back of Wisconsin Congressman Steve Kagan's car.   Read more...

Gov. Doyle Champions Higher Cigarette Tax
Public health organizations released a report today that finds increasing cigarette taxes in Wisconsin by $1.25 per pack would dramatically reduce youth smoking.   Read more...

Pizza Helps Fight Lung Disease
OK, so it's not based on science...and in fact, there's no research whatsoever linking pizza to improved health.   Read more...

Teen Volunteers Spread News about Tobacco
Early this summer, Ian McSpears, Mikael Paschal, David Stevens, and William Stevens volunteered summer vacation time to help spread the word about important tobacco control policies being considered by the legislature.   Read more...

Clean Air Choices
On June 15-17, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association held its 18th annual Sustainable Living Fair in Custer, WI.   Read more...

Wisconsin is One Step Closer to Smoke-free
The first public hearing for Wisconsin's smoke free workplace bill, SB150, the Breathe Free Wisconsin Act, was held on Thursday, May 31.   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...

Senate Hearing Scheduled on Statewide Smoke Free Air Bill
Wisconsin is following hot on the heels of neighboring Illinois and Minnesota in working to pass a statewide smoke free air law   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...

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Gives Grant for COPD Initiative
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin, has awarded the American Lung Association of Wisconsin a $30,000 grant for its Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) initiative.   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...

FORE the Kids
On April 28th the American Lung Association of Wisconsin hosted its annual gala, raising over $110,000 in the fight against lung disease.   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 the millions of Wisconsin residents.   Read more...

It's Time to Breathe Free
The American Lung Association of Wisconsin joined a bipartisan group of legislators, public health groups, and virtually all of the Wisconsin entertainment and hospitality industry to introduce the Breathe Free Wisconsin Act.   Read more...