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The NDP Health Critic asking a question in the House regarding the draft flavour regulations...
06/05/2026

The NDP Health Critic asking a question in the House regarding the draft flavour regulations...

If you're thinking of quitting smoking, you don't have to do it alone. Please consider reaching out to our friends at th...
06/05/2026

If you're thinking of quitting smoking, you don't have to do it alone. Please consider reaching out to our friends at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Can Quit program. You'll be supported by the most committed, passionate and knowledgeable smoking cessation experts we work with.

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Clean air is essential for lung health, plain and simple.Clean Air Day (today!) and World Environment Day (Friday) are b...
06/03/2026

Clean air is essential for lung health, plain and simple.

Clean Air Day (today!) and World Environment Day (Friday) are both reminders that the air we breathe directly shapes how we live and feel. For people with asthma, COPD and other lung conditions, cleaner air can mean fewer symptoms or flare-ups and a better quality of life.

That’s why we continue to advocate for stronger air quality standards and policies that reduce pollution, while also supporting efforts to ensure Canadians breathe safe, healthy air indoors and outdoors.

Let’s protect what protects us by supporting cleaner air in our communities and taking action where we can!

What action will you take to help improve air quality where you live?

If you’re living with COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis or another chronic lung condition, this post’s f...
06/02/2026

If you’re living with COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis or another chronic lung condition, this post’s for you! 🫁

We’ve just updated BreatheSTRONG, our online, self-paced program designed to help you take a more active role in your lung health through:

-practical education, including new modules on indoor and outdoor air quality
-guided exercise
-trusted resources

Explore BreatheSTRONG: https://www.lung.ca/breathestrong/

This Sunday is World No To***co Day 🚭If you’re thinking about quitting (or are supporting someone who is) you’re not alo...
05/29/2026

This Sunday is World No To***co Day 🚭

If you’re thinking about quitting (or are supporting someone who is) you’re not alone. We’ve got a range of tips and resources to help you on your quit journey.

Visit our website to get started today: https://www.lung.ca/commit-to-quit

Still accepting applications: the Early Career Investigator Catalyst Grant in Interstitial Lung Disease! This competitio...
05/27/2026

Still accepting applications: the Early Career Investigator Catalyst Grant in Interstitial Lung Disease!

This competition promotes innovative research related to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or mechanism of disease for people living with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).
Proposals should be creative and with the potential to benefit people living with this lung disease.

Apply by June 24. Learn more on our website: https://www.lung.ca/research/current-funding-opportunities

05/25/2026

Lung disease remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada, touching families in every community. That’s why we proudly laced up for the Tamarack Run in Ottawa this past weekend, coming together to raise critical funds that will help Canadians breathe easier and live healthier lives.

And what a weekend it was! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, teammates, friends and family, we surpassed our fundraising goal.

To everyone who donated, cheered us on and supported our runners along the way: thank you. Your support is making a real difference, and we truly couldn’t have done it without you!

A good support system is important to help smokers get through withdrawal symptoms and stay motivated about their choice...
05/25/2026

A good support system is important to help smokers get through withdrawal symptoms and stay motivated about their choice to quit smoking for good. 🚭

Ultimately, the decision to quit needs to be made by the person who smokes. But by providing positive support and understanding, you can help someone through it.

Swipe to see how you can be a good quit buddy!

It’s more common than you think, and often mistaken for a cold. 🫁Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infects the lungs and...
05/21/2026

It’s more common than you think, and often mistaken for a cold. 🫁

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infects the lungs and airways and can affect people of all ages, but it’s especially common in infants and young children. In fact, almost all children have had RSV by age three.

RSV season typically runs from late fall to early spring. And while repeat infections can happen throughout life, symptoms are often milder after the first infection, especially in older children and adults, where it may look like a common cold.

Knowing the facts is the first step in protecting vulnerable lungs. In early April, Health Canada updated their guidance related to RSV vaccinations for older adults and infants.

Read the summary: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/respiratory-syncytial-virus.html

Our 2024–27 Strategic Plan is all about moving lung health forward across Canada. 🫁From reducing risks, to improving acc...
05/20/2026

Our 2024–27 Strategic Plan is all about moving lung health forward across Canada. 🫁

From reducing risks, to improving access to trusted information, to enhancing quality of life for people affected by lung disease, our priorities are focused on creating healthier futures for everyone.

Swipe through to explore how we’re working to protect and strengthen respiratory health across the country.

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