We seek to educate the community on lung health issues
and improve the quality of life of those living with lung disease.
Air Quality
Learn more about how the quality of our indoor and outdoor air affects how we breathe, move and live.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. There is no cure for asthma yet, but it can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding the triggers that can cause an acute episode, sometimes called an "asthma attack."
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in which the lungs are damaged, making it hard to breathe. COPD is an umbrella term for chronic bronchitis and emphysema. In COPD, the airways—the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs—are partly blocked, making it difficult to get air in and out.
Other Respiratory Health Topics
In addition to common conditions like asthma and COPD, the spectrum of respiratory health encompasses diverse topics spanning infections, structural disorders, genetic diseases, and environmental exposures.
Tobacco
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death worldwide. Driven by nicotine, which causes a rapid and powerful chemical addiction, it harms nearly every organ in the body. Users face drastically increased risks of heart disease, stroke, COPD, and multiple cancers.
Youth Vaping
NH was one of the first states to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors under 18. Breathe NH and members of its New Hampshire Youth Network helped pass this law in 2010, House Bill 1541.