Whether you’re making a beeline for the hammock or heading straight to the beach, check out our summertime tips to stay safe and protect your lung health.

#1 Beat the Heat

Extreme heat can be harmful to the whole body, including the lungs. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to beat the heat and protect your lungs.

10 Simple Actions to Take to Protect Your Home for Heat

#2 Take Care With the Air

High temperatures, wind and wildfires can dramatically impact the air quality in your area. Understanding the hazards of poor air quality will help you decide how best to go about your summer activities safely.

Tips to Protect Yourself from Unhealthy Air

#3 Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Before you go outside, checking your local weather forecast is a good idea. An even better idea is to check the AirNow.gov website to see real-time conditions in your zip code. AirNow.gov also shows you air quality alerts and even has national maps.

Passing You the Megaphone

Right now, the U.S. Senate is reviewing legislation already approved by the House that would cause 16 million people to lose their healthcare coverage and would cut healthy air initiatives, including tax credits for clean vehicles.

We are advocating on Capitol Hill against these cuts, but your Senators need to hear from you. That’s why we’re passing you the megaphone.

Let your Senators know that you don’t support these devastating budget cuts.

I'M SPEAKING UP

Related: Budget cuts are already impacting states: Lifesaving Programs to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use Go Up in Smoke.

We’re Not Going Anywhere

Every day, people reach out for help through our #1 free resource, the Lung HelpLine, which is staffed by licensed registered nurses, respiratory therapists and certified tobacco treatment specialists.

No matter what happens in the coming fiscal year with budget cuts and funding uncertainty, we’ll be here, answering calls to the Lung HelpLine and providing all the other support and resources you and your loved ones rely on.

We're not going anywhere.

Help us continue our work by donating today. Right now, your donation will be triple?matched.

TRIPLE MY DONATION

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Is It PAH?

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension (PH), a serious disease where symptoms can be vague or mimic other, more common conditions, which can delay an accurate diagnosis. Consequently, seeing a specialist is essential to get a faster diagnosis and prompt treatment.

Use the resources below to determine next steps in your conversations with your healthcare provider:

Start here: Finding a Specialist for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

- Prepare for Your Specialist Visit

- Understanding the BNP Test

Educational resources were developed with support from Johnson & Johnson.