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• Get regular check-ups: Regular check-ups help prevent diseases, even when you are feeling well. This is especially true for lung disease, which sometimes goes undetected until it’s serious. During a check-up, your healthcare provider will listen to your breathing and you should share any concerns you may have.
• Quit smoking: The American Lung òòò½ÊÓƵsociation encourages people who smoke, vape or use tobacco to resolve to begin their quit journey in 2025 and provides tips and resources at or call the LungHelpline at 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872). Tobacco remains the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the U.S., and here in West Virginia. E-cigarettes are not a safe or effective way to quit. Many health insurance plans cover quit aids and counseling, and if you are uninsured or need a plan that works better for you, open enrollment through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces is available until Jan. 15, 2025, in most states. More info at .
• Take the quiz: In the U.S., 14 million people are at high risk for lung cancer and are eligible for lifesaving lung cancer screening. Here in West Virginia, only 20.7% of residents at high risk for lung cancer are screened for the disease each year. If you smoked, the low-dose CT lung cancer screening test could save your life. Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths, is more treatable when caught early — survival rates increase by more than four times. If you’re aged 50-80 and smoke or have quit within the past 15 years, you may be eligible for screening. Take the 2-minute quiz at .
• Stay up-to-date on immunizations: Get your COVID-19 and flu shots (and RSV and pneumococcal pneumonia, if eligible). The best way to stay healthy and protect others is to be up-to-date on your recommended immunizations and make sure all of your loved ones — from those aged 6 months to 100+ years — are also current on theirs.
• Limit exposure to air pollutants: If possible, avoid environments with high levels of air pollution, chemical fumes, secondhand smoke and other lung irritants. It’s also essential to test your home for radon, a leading cause of lung cancer, and take action if levels are elevated. If you have asthma or other lung health concerns, regularly monitor daily air quality forecasts to take precautions against outdoor air pollution. You can check conditions in your area at .

Learn more about how to protect your lung health in 2025 at or call 1-800-LUNGUSA.

About the American Lung òòò½ÊÓƵsociation

The American Lung òòò½ÊÓƵsociation is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung òòò½ÊÓƵsociation is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung òòò½ÊÓƵsociation, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: . To support the work of the American Lung òòò½ÊÓƵsociation, find a local event at . Get involved and help the mission of American Lung òòò½ÊÓƵsociation. Sign up for an event near you, learn more at .