Our communities are more likely to be diagnosed with lung conditions, yet less likely to receive proper treatment.Â
It’s time we change that.
Our lung health is affected by so many factors, from where we live, work, and play, to how early or late we are diagnosed with a lung disease. We might not be able to control all of these factors, but we can control what we do to take care of our lungs.
Our lung health circle is a place where you can find people like you, share stories about your health, and get resources you can trust. By joining, you can have the tools and support you need to keep your lungs healthy and prevent lung conditions.
Dr. Wakwaya explains the biggest challenges behind common lung conditions affecting our communities.
When it comes to our health, these four affect our community the most:
Learn about asthma triggers, prevention, and management strategies, particularly relevant for our communities where access to care may be limited.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. There is no cure, but there are ways to manage and treat COPD.
Unlike a regular, acute (or short-lived) sinus infection that goes away, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) hangs around for 12 weeks or even longer. It’s caused by ongoing inflammation, not just a simple infection.
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the U.S., yet Black Americans are 15% less likely to be diagnosed early and 12% less likely to survive five years compared to white Americans.
When we are not included in clinical research, we can’t be sure if a treatment will work just as well or be just as safe for us as it will for other races.
By participating in clinical research, we can give ourselves a chance to have treatments that may work better and be safer for us.


Learning more about clinical research can be a critical step in improving health outcomes for future generations.
If you still have questions, you are not alone.
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