We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news:
Media Release
Can cannabis use help with sleep apnea, weaken immune response, and alter breathing tests?
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The Lung Health Foundation and Tetra Bio-Pharma research award recipients hope to help fill gaps in knowledge
Putting Breathing First During Big Health System Changes
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The Government of Ontario announced plans today to make sweeping changes to the province’s health system
Press Release – Moving The Dial
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The Lung Association wants to help Canadians gain control of their asthma A new report shows
Lung News
Lung Health Foundation and Canada’s Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats present: COVID-19 Policy Forum Series
Join us for a three-part policy series where you’ll hear from leading Canadian COVID-19 experts on how governments could have responded better. Limited seating. Register now!
Replay of our Instagram Live Q&A with Dr. Dawn Bowdish and Dr. Zain Chagla
Missed our COVID-19 vaccine Q&A on Instagram Live? Here’s the replay!
How Effective is Each COVID-19 Vaccine Against Each Variant?
Want to learn more about the most common variants in Canada, and what level of protection each vaccine offers against them? View our latest infographic.
Blog
New Treatments, Novel Research Drive Better Survival Rates for Canadians with Lung Cancer, Offering Hope to Thousands: Lung Health Foundation
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Survivors Share Stories of Hope and Resilience Amid Revolutionary Medical Breakthroughs
Breathe Easy This Fall and Winter: Essential Tips for Healthy Lungs in Cold Weather
As fall transitions into winter, many people experience changes in their respiratory health due to colder air, increased indoor heating, and other seasonal factors.
SPOTLIGHT: RSV Vaccines in Ontario (and What’s New for 2024)
Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, infects the lungs and airways. It’s highly contagious, and infections typically last one to two weeks.
RSV can affect anyone of any age, causing mild cold-like symptoms for most. However, vulnerable people are at risk of developing severe RSV that can seriously affect their breathing.
While you can catch RSV at any time of year, ‘RSV season’ generally starts in the fall and lasts until late spring.