Emphysema Foundation of America

November is COPD and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. 💙

Your lungs deserve care and every breath counts.

Here are 5 powerful ways to protect your lungs and prevent COPD and lung cancer. #LungHealth #COPDAwareness #LungCancerAwareness #BreatheBetter #EFA #EmphysemaFoundation

🫁 30M Americans live with COPD, yet nearly half remain undiagnosed. The new COPD in America report reveals urgent challenges: delayed diagnosis, treatment barriers & underfunded research. We proudly endorse this report. 📖 Read: bit.ly/copd-america

Wishing protection and safety to everyone affected by the poor air quality on the east coast. Stay safe and take care of yourselves out there — #breatheeasy, everyone! #EFA #staysafe #Eastcoast

Honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day, and wishing all a safe and healthy holiday 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #HealthyAndSafe

Successful mothers are not the ones that never struggled. They are the ones that never give up despite their struggles. – Sharon Jaynes #mom #mothersday #thanks

Tuberculosis (TB) is a dangerous disease that has killed many. Ending the TB epidemic by 2030 is among the health targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #endTB #prevent #treat

Tuberculosis (TB) is treatable and preventable. The Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is the most effective way to prevent TB. The BCG vaccine is 70% to 80% effective at protecting against the most severe forms of TB. #immunization #endTB #eridicate #prevent

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day reminds us to focus on caring for the planet we call home. We are building a future of sustainability and kindness, one small step at a time. #EarthDay #sustainableliving #breathe #Hemingway 🌎

Tuberculosis (TB) has a long history of causing death to humanity. During the 19th century, 1 in 7 deaths can be attributed to TB. #TB #who #treatment #prevention

Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates! 🐰🥚🌷 May your day be filled with joy and happiness. Whether you're celebrating with family and friends or simply enjoying the spring weather, take some time to enjoy some chocolate bunnies and eggs. #easter #chocolate #breathe

March 24th is World Tuberculosis Day. We must continue to find and treat cases of active TB disease and test and treat latent TB infections to prevent the progression of the disease. #tuberculosis #TB #elimintation #breathe

From the Emphysema Foundation of America, Happy New Year! Hopefully, the new year will bring in many new experiences and pleasant memories. #efa #newyear #2023

December 21st marks the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice marks the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun; thus, days begin to get longer. On December 21st, we experience the shortest day and the longest night. #winter #solstice #efa

Millions of Americans live with COPD every day. We provide initiatives and research that lead to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of COPD. Help us help patients by donating at ow.ly/JQlE50LPygH

Our organization focuses directly on patients and provides the tools and resources they need in order to better manage their lung health and everyday lives. You can help the EFA grow and reach even more people! Donate at ow.ly/IWxY50LPyaN

Did you know COPD and emphysema research is among the least-funded in the nation? Help us change that and to promote prevention, early detection, and better treatment options for those suffering from chronic lung diseases. #GivingTuesday #giveback ow.ly/NbiG50LPxZz

From the Emphysema Foundation Of America, Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this day with your family. Remember to look back at the year with gratitude and thank those who have helped you along the way. #turkeyday #thankyou #EFA #family

November 17 is National Smoke Out Day. We recognize that quitting smoking is not easy. On National Smoke Out Day, we urge everyone to quit smoking for at least 24 hours to begin living a smoke-free lifestyle. Link to Resources: bit.ly/3DDlcGk #breathe #smokefree

It's #WorldCOPDDay! This year's theme is "Your Lungs for Life," highlighting the importance of lifelong lung health. You are born with only one set of lungs, and we need to work to keep everyone's lungs healthy at every age!

Thank you so much to Regeneron Healthcare Solutions for their generous support of this year's conference!