About 362,000 people living in South Carolina have asthma. #Asthma is a serious lung condition that requires ongoing treatment and management. Learn more: bit.ly/3T69tYb #NationalSouthCarolinaDay #BreatheBetter South Carolina Department of Public Health

This Labor Day, learn about work-related COPD and talk to your healthcare provider about how you can best minimize your risk. go.nih.gov/ap6zC9Y #BreatheBetter

NHLBI is on #LinkedIn! Follow our NHLBI Lung Research & Education page for the latest news, events, funding/training opportunities, and more: linkedin.com/showcase/nhlbi…

Is your organization or community working to support the goals of the #COPDActionPlan? Check out the Community Action Tool and learn how to submit your organization's work: go.nih.gov/ZNLR5FG #BreatheBetter

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. Pulmonary fibrosis occurs over time. It causes scarring deep in the lungs that makes breathing difficult. It also makes it harder for oxygen to enter the bloodstream. Learn more: go.nih.gov/Bm1IqPV #BreatheBetter #PFMonth

Smoking makes COPD and asthma harder to treat. But quitting helps your lungs work better and helps you breathe easier. Find resources to help you quit: go.nih.gov/gBULiQM #BreatheBetter

#TuesdayThoughts: Your loved ones want to see you reach smokefree success. Lean on your loved ones for support while quitting smoking. For more resources, visit CDC.gov/quit.

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. Pulmonary fibrosis occurs over time. It causes scarring deep in the lungs that makes breathing difficult. It also makes it harder for oxygen to enter the bloodstream. Learn more: go.nih.gov/Bm1IqPV #BreatheBetter #PFMonth

AAT deficiency can increase the risk of liver & lung diseases. Consider getting tested for AAT deficiency if you have COPD, or if a family member has AAT deficiency, liver disease, or was diagnosed with COPD in their 40s or 50s. go.nih.gov/HEDSG0B Alpha-1 Foundation #BreatheBetter

COPD is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., and it's more than twice as common in rural areas than in large cities. Check out this infographic to learn more about COPD in rural communities: go.nih.gov/iQ7kjNN #BreatheBetter

People with COPD are at higher risk of serious problems from respiratory viruses like flu or RSV. Learn how older adults can protect themselves from respiratory viruses and the importance of immunizations from our #BreatheBetter Network partner CDC. bit.ly/46QNQAK

#Wildfires are affecting parts of the country. Always listen to local officials about when, where, and how to evacuate. Pay attention to your health symptoms, especially if you have asthma, COPD, another respiratory condition, or heart disease. More: bit.ly/3LxsA9n

Sarcoidosis symptoms may include shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes, cough, fatigue, night sweats, and weight loss. It's more common in people over 55, women, African Americans, and Scandinavians. Learn more about sarcoidosis: go.nih.gov/YRupnb2 #BreatheBetter

Curious about vaccines and needing trusted information? Our Vaccine Resource Center has robust information, including COVID-19 vaccination clinical and professional resources: site.thoracic.org/clinicians-res….

Are you familiar with the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis? Take time this Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month to learn about the disease symptoms from our #BreatheBetter Network partner Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. #PFMonth bit.ly/4g3qpbv

Smoking makes COPD and asthma symptoms worse. It’s never too late to get help making a positive change for your lung health. Learn more from CDC Tobacco Free. #HealthyAgingMonth