European Lung Foundation

European Lung Foundation The European Lung Foundation (ELF) was founded by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) to bring together patients and the public with professionals.

📸 A picture can tell a powerful story. We want to say a huge thank you to all who have contributed so far to so far. I...
18/06/2026

📸 A picture can tell a powerful story.

We want to say a huge thank you to all who have contributed so far to so far. If you are living with a lung condition, ELF is encouraging you to share your experience of working with professionals to improve care, advance research and strengthen understanding of through:
✔️ A short reflection
✔️ A photo or video

Selected submissions will be featured at the European Respiratory Society to reflect the Congress theme, “United for better breathing: partnership between patients, clinicians and researchers.”

Help bring your experiences to life for others.

👉 Submit here: https://woobox.com/ayfu33

We were delighted to meet stakeholders from Poland, Bulgaria and Romania yesterday to introduce our new campaign in Wa...
17/06/2026

We were delighted to meet stakeholders from Poland, Bulgaria and Romania yesterday to introduce our new campaign in Warsaw and establish initial collaboration. This showcases the power of collaboration to drive cleaner air and healthier lungs across Europe💙

Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Въздух за Здраве, Clean Air Fund

We look forward to meeting other stakeholders soon from Germany, France, Ireland, Spain, Italy and Greece!

Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/healthy-lungs-for-life

⚽ Using football to help young people say no to to***co in PakistanThese sessions built young people's confidence to mak...
17/06/2026

⚽ Using football to help young people say no to to***co in Pakistan

These sessions built young people's confidence to make healthier choices — on and off the pitch. As the world comes together for football, young people in Karachi are already showing how the game can inspire healthier choices.

Through a partnership with Football Club, as part of the project (with ELF involved through Lungs Europe), 169 young people aged 13–16 took part in football-based sessions designed to build real-life refusal skills.

🌍 Launching today in Warsaw: to champion clean air across EuropeWe’re excited to kick off a new Healthy Lungs for Life...
16/06/2026

🌍 Launching today in Warsaw: to champion clean air across Europe

We’re excited to kick off a new Healthy Lungs for Life campaign, starting in Poland as the first of 9 countries, with support from Clean Air Fund.

Led by the European Lung Foundation and European Respiratory Society, this two-year initiative will bring communities, patients and healthcare professionals together to champion clean air and healthy lungs across Europe.

We will:
💡 Raise awareness of as a serious health issue
🗣️ Put patient voices in the spotlight
💙 Build support for measures that protect the health of those most at risk
🙌 Show how community-led action and patient engagement can drive meaningful

Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/healthy-lungs-for-life/healthy-lungs-for-life-to-champion-clean-air-and-healthy-lungs-across-europe-with-support-from-clean-air-fund/

🌬️ Supporting action on and clean air in TunisiaELF took part in the 13th International Primary Care Respiratory Group...
15/06/2026

🌬️ Supporting action on and clean air in Tunisia

ELF took part in the 13th International Primary Care Respiratory Group World Conference and the first North African Interdisciplinary Forum in Tunis.

ELF Director Pippa Powell introduced “Your Lungs at Work”, a tool that can help people understand how their workplace might be affecting their breathing or lung health, and how risks can be reduced: https://yourlungsatwork.europeanlung.org/en

ELF also joined partners as this EU project nears completion to discuss strengthening key messages on reducing air pollution and to***co exposure and scaling up interventions to engage young people in preventing smoking uptake in disadvantaged populations.

By taking part in these meetings, ELF helps connect practical tools, prevention and patient‑focused education with real-world care.

Learn more about FA4L: https://www.ipcrg.org/freshair4life

📢 Registration is now open for our Question Time! Join us on 1 July for an online event hosted by the ELF Bronchiectas...
15/06/2026

📢 Registration is now open for our Question Time!

Join us on 1 July for an online event hosted by the ELF Bronchiectasis Patient Advisory Group (PAG) and EMBARC!

This year we will focus on airway clearance, one of the most important aspects of managing bronchiectasis. Join us and:
💡 Ask your questions
🫁 Learn about airway clearance techniques
🤝 Hear practical advice from patients and experts

Register: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/world-bronchiectasis-day-question-time-2026/

European Respiratory Society

🌍 ELF represented at global discussions on lung health and clean air Former ELF Chair, Kjeld Hansen, attended the 79th W...
13/06/2026

🌍 ELF represented at global discussions on lung health and clean air

Former ELF Chair, Kjeld Hansen, attended the 79th World Health Assembly ( ) in Geneva, bringing patient perspectives into global discussions on lung health and clean air🤝

Discussions focused on delays in diagnosing lung cancer and access to inhaled medicines for asthma and COPD. These remain key challenges for many people living with lung conditions.

Clean air was also a major topic, including indoor air quality and its impact on health in homes, schools and workplaces.

By taking part in these discussions, patient perspectives help ensure decisions on care, prevention and public health reflect real experiences.

Read more: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-represented-at-wha79-discussions-on-lung-health-and-clean-air/

🚨 June Patient Organisation Round-up Each month, ELF highlights the work of patient organisations around the world and h...
12/06/2026

🚨 June Patient Organisation Round-up

Each month, ELF highlights the work of patient organisations around the world and how they are improving 🌍

In this month’s Round-up:

💡 LAM Academy Sverige, Insamling för forskning om lymfangioleiomyomatos, LAM hosted a Walk and Talk event in Stockholm, bringing people together to share experiences and support those newly diagnosed with .

💡 Pulmoner Hipertansiyon ve Skleroderma Hasta Derneği marked with a community bocce event in Ankara, helping people living with pulmonary hypertension to connect while taking part in low-impact physical activity.

💡 NEUMOAI confirmed that 156 landmarks in 106 cities will light up blue for to increase global recognition of pneumonia as a public health priority.

💡 National Health Action Force Nepal - NHAFN brought lung screening and education directly to communities in rural Nepal, helping people recognise symptoms and know when to seek care.

Read the full Round-up: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/patient-organisation-round-up-june-2026/

Missed any of the ERS–ELF pre-Congress webinars? Recordings from past sessions are now available, and there are still up...
10/06/2026

Missed any of the ERS–ELF pre-Congress webinars?

Recordings from past sessions are now available, and there are still upcoming webinars you can register for.

These sessions explore how patients, clinicians and researchers are working together on topics like:
🔹 improving respiratory care
🔹 understanding patient needs
🔹 advocacy and collaboration in research

📺 Watch recordings and register for upcoming webinars here: https://short-url.org/1wGwx

09/06/2026

In a world full of health claims, how do you know what to trust?

Professor John Hurst explains why learning to spot the difference between reliable and unreliable evidence is a skill that everyone needs.

He encourages people to ask questions about what they read, check where information comes from and stay curious without becoming cynical.

That is why ELF and European Respiratory Society are urging European leaders to keep science open and trustworthy, and ensure public information is based on credible evidence.

Help us to and . Learn more: https://www.ersnet.org/advocacy/campaign-defend-science

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