Respiratory Health Association has created a new asthma student handbook titled “Your Asthma and You: A Guide to Healthy Breathing”.
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Emergency Asthma Medication for School Athletic Events
Illinois General Assembly Passes HB4247: Allows for Emergency Asthma Medication at School Athletic Events May 20, 2026, CHICAGO - We congratulate the Illinois General Assembly on the passage of HB4247, which amends the Illinois School Code to allow trained school...
Respiratory Health Association Welcomes Pediatric Pulmonologist Susanna A. McColley, MD, to Board of Directors
RHA is thrilled to welcome Dr. McColley to RHA’s Board of Directors.
Respiratory Health Association Condemns FDA’s Authorization of Flavored Vapes
The FDA approved flavored e-cigarettes for the first time, and RHA is speaking out against the decision.
Creating CowaLUNGa: How a Love of Riding Turned into a Fundraiser for Lung Health
CowaLUNGa started as a passion project between longtime volunteers and grew into a signature RHA fundraising event. Since 1997, it has brought together riders and supporters to build community while advancing healthy lungs and clean air.
Showhouse at TheMart
May 20, 2026
Virtual Advocacy Day
From the Comfort of Your Home
How a Novel Tobacco Cessation Program Changed the Way We Think about Quitting
Diana Hackbarth helped shape RHA’s Freedom from Smoking program, changing how we think about quitting and helping pave the way for today’s Courage to Quit program.
Former Smoker Now Fundraises for Lung Disease
After quitting smoking nearly two decades ago, Igor Matlin turned to running and stair climbing to improve his health and now supports lung health through races like Hustle Chicago®.
Respiratory Health Association Hosts 29th Hustle Chicago® Stair Climb
Over 2,000 people climbed to the top of an iconic Chicago skyscraper when RHA hosted its 29th Hustle Chicago® stair climb on Sunday, February 22, 2026.