If you’re looking for trusted lung health information or support in Canada, you may come across several organizations dedicated to improving respiratory health.
Some organizations focus on lung health broadly, while others specialize in a specific condition such as lung cancer or COPD. Understanding what each organization offers can help you find the information, resources and support that best fit your needs.
Lung Health Foundation: Supporting Canadians across the lung health journey
The Lung Health Foundation takes a broad approach to lung health, working across prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care, research and advocacy.
Our work supports people at different points in their lung health journey—from people who want to reduce their risk of lung disease to those living with a diagnosis and families supporting someone they love.
We provide evidence-based information about conditions such as asthma, COPD and lung cancer, as well as resources related to smoking and vaping, air quality, children’s lung health and other factors that can affect breathing.
Our goal is not simply to provide information. We want to help people understand their lung health, feel more informed and have better conversations with their healthcare providers.
For people living with lung conditions, practical education and support can also help with managing day-to-day challenges and navigating the healthcare system.
Which lung health organization is right for you?
If you want broad lung health information:
A national lung health organization such as the Lung Health Foundation can provide information across multiple conditions, prevention and respiratory health topics.
If you’re living with a specific lung condition:
Start with resources that provide condition-specific information, while also speaking with your healthcare team about your individual care.
If you’re affected by lung cancer:
Lung cancer-specific organizations can provide specialized education, support and resources for people and families navigating a diagnosis.
If you’re living with COPD:
Look for COPD-focused resources that address symptom management, treatment, self-management and patient advocacy.
If you’re looking for prevention information:
Explore resources related to smoking and vaping, air quality, workplace exposures, respiratory infections and other factors that can affect lung health.
You don't have to navigate your lung health journey alone
Finding reliable information can be an important first step when you’re concerned about your lungs or living with a lung condition.
Organizations across Canada play different roles in improving lung health, from public education and prevention to disease-specific support, research and advocacy. You may find that more than one organization has resources that are helpful to you.
The Lung Health Foundation is here to help Canadians better understand their lung health and find trusted, evidence-based information and support—whether you’re looking to prevent lung disease, understand a diagnosis or support someone living with a lung condition.
Whatever brings you here, we’re here to help you take the next step toward better lung health.
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