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Media Releases
Tackling the Vaping Epidemic
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. With the first known case of vaping-related illness reported in Canada yesterday, we are pleased with
Unmasking the risks of cannabis on lung health
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The campaign was made possible by funding from Health Canada, encouraging young adults to follow the
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
Lung News
A new era in lung health
The sole reason the foundation exists is to help Canadians improve their lung health. Our bold new Lung Health Starts Now! 2021-2026 Strategic Plan will help us do it.
World Cancer Day 2021
Despite six cycles of chemotherapy combined with 30 days of radiation followed by immunotherapy, Angus Pratt’s cancer progressed to stage four in just months. There is no stage five. Only 19% of people with lung
New Resources to Help You Understand Asthma
We’re moving the dial on the diagnosis and treatment of asthma! Download new quick reference guides for patients, parents, and healthcare providers. Last year, we conducted an online survey of 1,510 Canadians with asthma. We
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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
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
Ask A Geek: Free asthma resources for kids
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. Dear BreathingGeek, My son has just been diagnosed with asthma. It’s kind of a relief
Lung Health Foundation Alerts
Is Your Work Making You Wheeze? Register For This Webcast To Find Out!
Shortness of breath shouldn’t be “business as usual” – and your workplace should never make you wheeze. In fact, there are signs and symptoms that you (and your boss) shouldn’t ignore!