We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news:
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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
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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.
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
COPD Patients Benefit Through Partnership to Improve Access to Care
The Lung Health Foundation and Respiplus have come together to improve access to high-quality care for COPD patients across Canada. The partnership brings together the Respiplus membership of over 16,000 Canadian healthcare providers with the
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The Importance of Clean Air and Your Lungs
Air pollution is a major public health concern. It has been linked to increased instances of breathing problems, higher rates of hospitalization, and premature death. According to Health Canada, air pollution contributes to approximately 15,300 deaths annually in Canada and incurs a total economic cost of $120 billion each year. These staggering statistics underscore the urgent need to prioritize clean air initiatives.
Introducing the Hope Innovation Research Grants: A New Era for Lung Health Research
Januarys are always busy at the Lung Health Foundation. From helping patients manage flare-ups to supporting those aiming to quit smoking, our work never stops. Amid this activity, a phone call brought news that would change our future: a generous bequest from Lloyd Alexander Hope, making history as our second-largest donation ever.
Lung Health For All: Pride Month at the Lung Health Foundation
June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate, support, and breathe in solidarity with Canada’s 1.3 million 2SLGBTQI+ community members.
As national leaders in lung health, Pride Month is a chance for the Lung Health Foundation to highlight persistent lung health inequities that the 2SLGBTQI+ community faces, while re-affirming our commitment to finding empowering solutions.