Respiratory Health Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and has been a public health leader in metropolitan Chicago since 1906. Today, we address asthma, COPD, lung cancer, tobacco control and air quality at the local, state and national level. Our mission is to prevent lung disease, promote clean air and help people live better through education, research and policy change. We hope to create a world where everyone has healthy lungs and clean air to breathe.