Category Archives: American Lung Association

Do you know your state air pollution level?

The American Lung Association has a great resource for finding out your states air quality. They have been analyzing state air quality data and compiled the State of the Air report. Polluted air can impact your health and shorten your life, protect your health and learn more about the air you breathe.

Do you know your state  air pollution level? Check out the your state report card   http://www.stateoftheair.org

Father’s Day is near!

Father’s Day is near! Does your Dad smoke? Are you a dad? Help yourself or your Dad to throw the cigarettes away.  Proven resources at the American Lung Association website to help you or your loved ones quit smoking: www.QuitterInYou.org

Do you have Rhinitis or Sinusitis?


The UCSD Airway Research & Clinical Trials Center and the American Lung Association is trying to find out if treating chronic (long lasting) rhinitis and sinusitis with nasal steroids helps to control asthma symptoms. Rhinitis and sinusitis are terms used to describe redness and congestion that may affect the lining of the nose and sinuses. Asthma is a disease that causes inflammation (swelling, irritation, redness) and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. We are trying to understand how rhinitis and sinusitis affect asthma. To find out we need males or females over 12 years of age. Involves 5 clinic visits, 3 phone contacts for about 6 to 7 months. Includes FDA approved medication for asthma and allergies.

Qualified participants will receive breathing tests, physical exams and asthma assessments at no cost. Subjects will receive payment for time and travel. For more information call (888)UCSD-Air (827-3247) or (619)471-0821

For more information on The UCSD Clinical Trials Center:
Screening to participate in one of our studies:
Study Participation Screening Survey
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