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Publisher: American Lung Association

The State of the Air view detail comment email this

Each state's information is displayed for counties monitoring ozone and includes total county population, populations of those groups most vulnerable to ozone pollution, the average number of ozone days, and the A-F air quality grade. Includes annual reports, links to national air quality trends, the 25 most polluted cities/counties, ways to reduce air pollution, and a chance to petition to the President and Congress to uphold the Clean Air Act. From the American Lung Association.
http://lungaction.org/reports/stateoftheair2006.html
Topics: Pollution

Last updated Jul 13, 2006


Find a Flu Clinic view detail comment email this

Search by ZIP code for flu shot clinics provided by drug store and supermarket chains. The "best time to get a flu vaccine is from early October to mid-November." From the American Lung Association.
http://www.findaflushot.com/lungusa/
Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety

Last updated Oct 16, 2005


American Lung Association (ALA) view detail comment email this

The American Lung Association "fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health." The site contains information on lung diseases, treatment options, quitting smoking, air quality, and the human respiratory system. Includes a list of local chapters. Also available in Spanish. 
http://www.lungusa.org/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type

Last updated Nov 19, 2005


American Lung Association Christmas Seals view detail comment email this

History of Christmas Seals, labels originally placed on mail during the holiday season to raise funds for tuberculosis and now benefiting lung disease programs. Discusses the events leading up to the sale of the first Christmas Seals on December 7, 1907.
http://www.christmasseals.org/history-of-christmas-seals.html
Topics: Christmas, Diseases & Conditions

Last updated Sep 9, 2009





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