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The Importance of Immunizations for Lung Health Patients
When it comes to maintaining lung health, immunizations play a critical role, especially for those with chronic respiratory conditions. For...
Asthma Triggers and How to Avoid Them
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...
Essential Tips for Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
Essential Tips for Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke During the summer, wildfire smoke from other states and Canada often impacts air quality...
Illinois General Assembly Restricts Sale of Look-Alike Vapes
CHICAGO, May 24, 2024 — RHA commends the Illinois General Assembly for amending the Preventing Youth Vaping Act to restrict the sale of look-alike...
Biden Administration Delays Menthol Ban
April 29, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Last Friday the Biden administration released a statement delaying issuance of a final rule eliminating menthol...
Asthma Caregiver’s Handbook Pre-Orders Available
What is the Asthma Caregiver’s Handbook? The Asthma Caregiver’s Handbook is a compendium of resources for parents, guardians, and other caregivers...
RHA Statement on the Passing of Karen Yarbrough
During her tenure representing Maywood in the Illinois General Assembly, Karen Yarbrough was a champion for lung health and a leader in the fight...
Respiratory Health Association Endorses HB 4504/SB3203 – Capping the Cost of Co-Pays for Prescription Inhalers
Respiratory Health Association Endorses HB 4504/SB3203-Capping the Cost of Co-Pays for Prescription InhalersSince 2000, many asthma patients have...
Respiratory Health Association Announces CEO Search
CHICAGO, March 7, 2024 — Respiratory Health Association announced it has retained the executive search firm Growing Your Team® to lead the search...
RHA Statement on FDA Inaction on Youth Vaping
In Illinois and across the nation, the surge in youth vaping isn’t just a matter of experimentation; it’s a public health crisis that demands...