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Nearly 21 million women in the U.S. live with chronic lung disease.
Millions more have yet to be diagnosed.

Catch Your Breath

The numbers are breathtaking. 

ABOUT LUNG DISEASE IN WOMEN

Women face higher rates of misdiagnosis and more severe symptoms of lung disease than men, which may impact their treatment.

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Women tend to develop lung disease earlier in life than men.

LIVE HEALTHY & PROTECT YOUR LUNGS

Smoking isn't the only risk factor for lung disease.

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Learn how to recognize early symptoms, talk to your doctor about lung disease, and live healthier. 

 

GET INVOLVED

Spread the word. Share your story.

Make a contribution.

 

Find out how you can prevent lung disease, support the search for cures, and find a moment to catch your breath.

 

ABOUT US

The Catch Your Breath® Women and Lung Health Initiative was inspired by the story of one woman’s struggle with lung disease. Lynn Kotsiantos lived in a suburb of Chicago, never smoked and lived a healthy lifestyle. After having tests done for a persistent cough, the mother of three was shocked to learn she had lung cancer. After a nine-month battle, she passed away in April 2003 at the age of 42.

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