Meet Our Volunteers
A century ago, Canadians gave their time and effort to help us end tuberculosis. Today, they are playing a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goal of improving lung health. We asked our volunteers
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Helpline
Certified Respiratory Educators are standing by Need a direct line to information on asthma, COPD, or lung cancer? Whether you’re calling about yourself or someone you care about, we are here to help. Our certified respiratory educators offer
Quitting Tobacco Toolkit
Smoking negatively impacts every part of your body — from your heart to your lungs to your teeth and even how you look. But we know quitting can be tough. The good news is, we’re
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung diseases where people have difficulty breathing because their airways have been narrowed. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
A-Z Library
Journey To Quit Congratulations on your motivation to quit. Our smoking cessation workbook, Journey 2 Quit, can help you take the necessary steps towards a healthier life and better breathing. Download your Journey To Quit
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SPOTLIGHT: RSV Vaccines in Ontario (and What’s New for 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.
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“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.
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Join us for ‘Building a Vape-Free September’ on August 28th
You’re invited to an eye-opening webinar for teachers, school administrators, and anyone who works with youth! Don’t miss this final session in our summer Halt the Haze Learning Series.
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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 News
Lung Health Foundation and Ontario Ministry of Education Partner to Launch First Judgement-Free Initiative to “Quash” High School Vaping Crisis
On the frontlines: Our mobile smoking & vaping quit app Quash is hitting 100+ Ontario high schools this spring.