We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news:
Media Release
New report highlights knowledge gaps in COPD – a disease that one million Canadians do not even know they have
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The Ontario Lung Association report, Helping the Missing Million, aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment
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
Lung News
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.
Alyssa’s Story
I was trying to juggle schoolwork, teams and clubs, my social life, and I hadn’t expected to be so stressed.
New partnership gives Canadians trustworthy evidence, information about the evolving science driving the COVID-19 pandemic
Together with Canada’s Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, we’re helping Canadians stay safe and make informed vaccine decisions.
Blog
“A meaningful first step in acknowledging decades of harm”: Lung Health Foundation Applauds Landmark $32.5 Billion Legal Settlement Against Tobacco Companies
On October 17, news broke that all 10 provinces and three territories would benefit from a landmark $24.8 billion settlement against JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. Meanwhile, a mediator-lead settlement would award further billion dollar compensation to several class-action lawsuits in Quebec.
Lung Health Foundation announces 2024/2025 Breathe Change Policy Series Themes
Health equity, cross-system collaboration, and innovative thinking take center stage at this open-to-all event series
Understanding Chronic Cough: When a Cough is More Than Just a Cough
Coughing is a natural reflex that helps protect your lungs by clearing out mucus, irritants, and foreign particles. It’s something we all experience, especially when we catch a cold, flu, or have allergies. But what happens when a cough doesn’t go away? If you’ve been coughing for weeks, it might be time to consider whether it’s something more serious—like a chronic cough.