We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
December 22, 2025
Flu hospitalizations are rising rapidly across Canada as the H3N2 strain spreads. Learn why this season’s flu is causing more severe illness and how immunization can help protect your lung health.
November 20, 2025
Canada needs a strategy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma with integrated surveillance systems, improved access to care, and targeted programs to reduce hospitalizations.
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.
Media Release
February 6, 2019
January 24, 2019
Blog
October 31, 2024
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Survivors Share Stories of Hope and Resilience Amid Revolutionary Medical Breakthroughs
October 30, 2024
As fall transitions into winter, many people experience changes in their respiratory health due to colder air, increased indoor heating, and other seasonal factors.
October 25, 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.
