Arcade for Airways
Take part in Arcade for Airways by streaming, donating, or spreading the word! We’re creating a world where Canadians can breathe better.
Share your COPD Story
If you have COPD or care for someone who does, you have a powerful story to share.
Our Partnership with OTS and ORCS: Update
The Ontario Thoracic Society (OTS) and the Ontario Respiratory Care Society (ORCS) will no longer be part of our formal governance structure.
Protected: Better Breathing Week
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Alyssa’s Story
I was trying to juggle schoolwork, teams and clubs, my social life, and I hadn’t expected to be so stressed.
Canada needs a robust vaccine registry, not just a Band-Aid solution
As we grapple with the past year’s fight against the COVID-19 virus and vow never to let Canada find itself in the same vulnerable position it was in last spring, our country must face some important truths about our public health system’s performance in the wake of a deadly pandemic. Canadians continue to question why […]
Why the Burden of Pneumococcal Disease is Underestimated and Misunderstood: Implications for Public Health Planning
In 2017-18, pneumonia led to 138,485 emergency department visits across Canada. It was the ninth leading cause of a trip to the ER.
Ask A Geek: How to cope with extreme heat?
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. Dear BreathingGeek, It’s hot, and I’m a mess. Literally melting, okay? But I’m actually writing to say that concerned about my elderly neighbour during the extreme heat alerts. She’s got COPD and she’s on oxygen and […]
Ask A Geek: Help me move my workouts indoors SAFELY!
Dear BreathingGeek, Pollen season is making me M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E, so I’ve moved my workouts indoors. I’m thinking of making a home gym in my basement, anything I should keep in mind to make sure my asthma doesn’t flare up again? Flexing in Fort Frances Dear FiFF, Seasonal allergies are a drag, eh? You’re not alone – […]
Ask A Geek: Is climate change affecting my breathing?
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. Dear BreathingGeek, Earth Day’s coming soon. What’s the link between air pollution, climate change and lung disease? Any tips for someone who’s trying to do a little better at going “green”? – Eco-Curious in Essex Stay […]
