Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Association (Singapore)

08/10/2026

As we continue our World Lung Day 2026 series, the message remains clear: protecting our lungs is a lifelong commitment.

With the haze returning, it is a timely reminder that air pollution can affect our respiratory health, especially for people living with COPD, asthma and other lung conditions.

🌿 What can we do to protect our lungs?

💨 Reduce exposure to haze — check the latest local air quality and haze advisories.

🏠 Keep indoor air cleaner — close windows when outdoor air quality is poor and use an air purifier if available.

😷 Limit outdoor activities when air quality deteriorates, especially strenuous exercise.

💙 Take extra care if you have COPD or asthma — follow your prescribed treatment plan and seek medical advice if your symptoms worsen.

🤝 Look out for one another, especially older adults, children and people with existing respiratory conditions.

Remember, protecting our lungs is not just about avoiding smoking. It also means reducing our exposure to harmful air pollutants wherever possible.

Every breath matters. Let’s make clean air and lung health a priority — today and throughout our lives. 🌏

06/10/2026

World Oxygen Day honours all those who depend on oxygen therapy, from newborns to older adults. Millions of people rely on oxygen to support breathing and improve their health and well-being. Recognised by the WHO as an essential component of care, oxygen therapy plays a critical role in treating severe illness and enhancing quality of life.

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02/10/2026

🌿 Continuing the Conversation on Lung Health

Our lung health journey begins long before adulthood.

As highlighted during World Lung Day, lung function changes throughout our lives — from before birth, through childhood and adolescence, into adulthood and older age.

The lung function trajectory reminds us that early-life factors, environmental exposures and respiratory health can influence how well our lungs develop and function over time.

A lower peak lung function can be associated with a higher risk of respiratory conditions, including COPD, respiratory infections and other health problems — even among people who have never smoked.

💙 So, protecting our lungs is not just about preventing disease later in life. It is about supporting healthy lungs throughout every stage of life.

Let’s continue the conversation and make lung health a lifelong priority.

25/09/2026

🌍 It’s World Lung Day!

Today, our Association joins our partners at the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP) in raising awareness of the importance of lung health throughout life.

This year’s World Lung Day theme, “A Lifetime of Lung Health for All,” reminds us that every life stage matters.

For people living with COPD, looking after our lungs is a lifelong journey. Early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, staying active and having the right support can make a meaningful difference to living well with COPD.

💙 Let’s protect our lungs, support one another and breathe better — for life.

22/09/2026

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15/09/2026

🫁 Stay Safe During the Haze

Haze can make breathing more difficult, especially for people living with COPD.

Please take extra care:

* Check the PSI and air quality before heading outdoors.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activities when the air quality is poor.
* Stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed when haze levels are high.
* If you need to go out, consider wearing a well-fitting N95 mask.
* Continue taking your COPD medications and inhalers as prescribed.
* If you experience worsening breathlessness, persistent coughing or wheezing, seek medical attention.

Protect your lungs. Take care, stay safe and breathe easier. 🫁💙

Learn when is it best to wear and N95 mask and how to understand PSI readings when it comes to haze

12/09/2026

🫁 A Heartfelt Thank You to Everyone Who Joined Us! 💚

Thank you for joining our COPD Chit Chat Series #11 on 12 September!

We hope you enjoyed our session, “Eat Better, Breathe Better”, and found the sharing by our invited guest dietitian, Ms Ong S*k Yin, useful and practical for yourself and your loved ones living with COPD. 🥗

A special thank you to everyone who participated, asked questions and shared your experiences with us. Your involvement makes our COPD community stronger and more meaningful. ❤️

We hope you’ll continue to stay connected with us and support one another on this journey.

Eat Well. Breathe Well. Live Well. 🌿🫁 #112

04/09/2026

🌡️ Hot Weather & COPD: Stay Cool, Stay Safe

Hot and humid weather can be especially challenging for people living with COPD. Heat can make breathing feel more difficult, increase fatigue and leave you feeling unwell more easily.

We are sharing these practical tips from (The International Primary Care Respiratory Group) to help our community stay safe and breathe easier during extreme heat.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Breathe well. 💙

News Practical tips for keeping cool and staying safe in extreme heat 13 August 2026 We know people with asthma and COPD struggle more than most in hot conditions. The Guardian newspaper has curated a list of tips for keeping cool in a heatwave and avoiding potential harms of sun and heat exposure.....

13/06/2026

We hope you found it helpful and informative 🌿

✨ Stay tuned for our next COPDAS session!

09/05/2026

💙 Thank you to everyone who joined our COPD Physiotherapy & Exercise Session on 9 May 2026!

We truly appreciate your support and participation. We hope you found the session helpful and informative.

Missed this session? We hope to see you at our next session on 13 June 2026 😊