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LHF in the News

Media Release

The #MyLungLife "take your best shot" sharable image
July 1, 2020
The Lung Health Foundation challenges Canadians to give lung health their best shot for a COVID-19-safe fundraising initiative.
the words "lung health starts now" appear next to an outline of a lung.
June 10, 2020
The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired the Lung Health Foundation to work harder to address inequality in respiratory care.

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.