Lung Health Social Media Resources
Raise awareness about lung health by sharing these graphics and sample posts on your social media channels. You may also be interested in our other social media resources focused on COPD and asthma.
- Use hashtag: #BreatheBetter
- Tag us! @BreatheBetter on Twitter and @BreatheBetter on Facebook


- Don't smoke or vape. Avoid secondhand smoke.
- Avoid air pollution.
- Use protective gear.
- Be physically active.
- Aim for a healthy weight.
- Get regular check-ups.
- Stay up-to-date on vaccinations.


They allow your body to breathe oxygen in and carbon dioxide out.
Injury, disease, or other factors may result in your lungs not working properly and you may experience trouble breathing.


When pollution is high, it may harm your health and worsen your COPD and asthma symptoms.



Don't wait to contact your health care provider if you're experiencing any of these serious symptoms:
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Ongoing cough
- Chest tightness




A dry powder inhaler contains pre-set doses of medicine in powder form. When you take a deep, fast breath in from the inhaler, the medicine is released into your airways.


A metered-dose inhaler contains a canister of medicine. When you press the inhaler, it sprays a pre-set amount of medicine through your mouth to your airways.


A nebulizer is a machine that delivers a fine, steady mist of medicine through a mouthpiece or mask.


Most healthy adults take between 12 to 16 breaths per minute.
Breathing patterns can vary depending on cardiovascular fitness, underlying medical conditions, or genetic makeup.


Your left lung takes up less space than your right because it needs to make room for your heart.


Human lungs can hold about 6 liters of air. That's the volume of 3 large soda bottles.


- Don't smoke or vape.
- Avoid secondhand smoke.
- Use protective gear.
- Avoid air pollution.
- Get recommended vaccines.
- Aim for a healthy weight.
- Be physically active.
- Get regular check-ups.



If you have pulmonary fibrosis, there are steps you can take -- like oxygen therapy -- to breathe easier.


People over 50, especially men, smokers, and those with a parent or sibling who has is, are at higher risk for pulmonary fibrosis.


You may be at higher risk for COPD if you:
- Used to smoke or still do
- Have long-term exposure to lung irritants
- Have a genetic condition called AAT deficiency


Sarcoidosis is more common among:
- People 55 and older
- Women
- African Americans and Scandinavians


Sarcoidosis symptoms may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Swollen lymph nodes


Cystic fibrosis symptoms may include:
- coughing with mucus or blood
- Joint or muscle pain
- Salty tasting skin


Asthma symptoms may include:
- Coughing
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath.