The Respiratory Health Association (RHA) is proud to announce that it has been recognized at the 66th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards for its impactful "WECARE: Women Empowered through COPD Awareness" campaign. This acknowledgment highlights RHA's ongoing dedication to...
Respiratory Health Association is excited to announce that our annual COPD awareness conference, Living Better Together® (LBT), is coming back in person this year! The conference will be held at Meridian Banquet & Conference Center in Rolling Meadows, IL, on...
What Kind of Air Purifier Should I Buy for My Home? The number of poor air quality days is increasing. Hopefully, you've already taken a few initial steps such as keeping the windows closed, making sure your AC unit doesn't bring in outside air but recirculates...
Lynn Andrews had her first cigarette at age 13, and she would continue smoking every day for the next 54 years. By the time Andrews was in her sixties, she coughed frequently, found it hard to breathe while climbing stairs, and constantly experienced compounding pain...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing a health alert regarding increases in human parvovirus B19 within the United States. Parvovirus B19 is a respiratory virus that is transmitted through respiratory droplets (ex. coughing or sneezing) by...
When it comes to maintaining lung health, immunizations play a critical role, especially for those with chronic respiratory conditions. For individuals with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung-related issues, staying up to date on...
Step outside your home. What do you see, smell, hear? It might be summertime but the warm, sunny days can also mean triggers for your asthma and allergies. Triggers are things that bother sensitive airways and lead to asthma episodes. There are two types of triggers:...
Essential Tips for Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke During the summer, wildfire smoke from other states and Canada often impacts air quality across the Midwest and East Coast. As these events become more frequent, it’s important to know how to protect yourself....
CHICAGO, May 24, 2024 — RHA commends the Illinois General Assembly for amending the Preventing Youth Vaping Act to restrict the sale of look-alike vaping products. Senate Bill 2662 provides that “a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may not advertise, market, or...
April 29, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Last Friday the Biden administration released a statement delaying issuance of a final rule eliminating menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. This comes despite the rules being widely supported by medical and public health...