Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has taken decisive action to address the rising threat of flavored disposable e-cigarettes, joining a bipartisan coalition of nine attorneys general to hold manufacturers and distributors accountable for targeting youth with these...
Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have announced over $114 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Chicagoland. This investment would support the...
What is Radon? Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless radioactive gas caused by the decay of uranium in soil. Exposure to radon can damage lung tissue and increase your risk of lung cancer. If you smoke and live in a home with high radon levels, you are...
December 3, 2024 – CHICAGO – Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in FDA v. Triton Distribution, a case of immense importance in the fight to protect our children from the dangers of flavored e-cigarettes. Manufacturers have long been using flavors...
November 25, 2024 – CHICAGO – Respiratory Health Association (RHA) is proud to announce the election of Daniel Rekowski to the Board of Directors. A seasoned commercial banking and credit administration professional with over 18 years of industry experience, Rekowski...
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...
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 air inside the home, and wearing an N95 mask. Another...
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...
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...