Bad air quality days are becoming an increasingly common part of Chicagoland summers. But what’s causing it, and what can you do to protect your lungs?
Why Chicago Summers Are Getting Smokier, and How to Protect Your Lungs
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RHA Celebrates 120 Years with Open House
Respiratory Health Association Celebrates 120 Years of Protecting Lung Health and Announces New Vaping Education Program with City of Chicago June 22, 2026, CHICAGO – Respiratory Health Association (RHA) held a news conference to celebrate its 120th anniversary. RHA...
Senator Durbin Joined RHA to Condemn FDA Authorization of Fruit-Flavored Vapes
RHA hosted Senator Durbin to condemn the FDA’s authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes targeting youth.
Remembering Former Board Chair Denise Stauder
Respiratory Health Association remembers former Board Chair Denise M. Stauder, a devoted advocate who served on the RHA Board from 1980 to 1997 and was awarded the Herbert C. DeYoung Medal in 2000 for her lasting contributions to the organization’s mission.
How the Cow Got Its Spots
How a small team built CowaLUNGa from scratch in 1997 and turned it into something riders and kids looked forward to every year.
Order the Student Asthma Handbook: A Resource for Children and Families with Asthma
Respiratory Health Association has created a new asthma student handbook titled “Your Asthma and You: A Guide to Healthy Breathing”.
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.