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‘We need real action and we need it fast’ Head of Asthma + Lung UK, @_SarahSleet speaking at the recent launch of our charity manifesto ahead of the May elections. To read our manifesto ‘Our Battle for Breath’, go to: asthmaandlung.org.uk/scotland/our-b…

Ideas to Raise Awareness for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week UK and All Ireland June 15-19 2026 #pulmonaryrehabilitation dropbox.com/scl/fi/qi61o3b…

The 2026 #HealthyLungsForLife grants are now open for applications! 🌍 Grants are available for organizations worldwide to raise awareness about lung health: ✨ Impact grants: up to €1,000 for new projects ✨ Enhanced impact grants: €5,000 for organizations expanding successful previous initiatives 📅 Apply by 16 April 2026 🔗 europeanlung.org/en/projects-an… Let’s work together for healthier lungs worldwide! 💪 #CommunityGrants #LungHealth #MakeAnImpact

Divergent recommendations about spirometry interpretation have confused primary and secondary care clinicians, as well as lung specialists. GOLD and GLI have now agreed how spirometry should be interpreted, issuing a joint statement @EuroRespSoc regarding the use of spirometry to define airflow obstruction and diagnose COPD. publications.ersnet.org/content/erj/ea…

Activities of daily living, physical activity, and care situation in chronic critical illness survivors one year after disease onset: A prospective cohort study tinyurl.com/49tveyzb #icurehab #A2Fbundle

Happy PR Week! Fun fact: PR can improve exercise capacity by up to 30% yet it remains 1 of the most underutilized therapies in respiratory care. This week, we celebrate the incredible impact of PR programs & the professionals who help pts breathe easier & live better #prweek2026

💤 Today is World Sleep Day Sleep is important to our health and wellbeing. Some people experience pauses in breathing during sleep, the most common sleep-related breathing disorder being obstructive sleep apnoea (OSAS). Learn more about sleep disordered breathing: europeanlung.org/en/information…

Updates in Person-Centered Rehabilitation for Critically Ill Patients Thanks to @DrDaleNeedham @christi34799209 and others for joining authors.elsevier.com/a/1mlIz3CYl6YK…

European Respiratory Journal: Fan-to-face therapy is a simple, feasible, low-cost, low-resource nonpharmacological approach to reduce exertional breathlessness during exercise training in adults with chronic lung disease bit.ly/4oMpcbX

For advice and resources to help you stop smoking, visit our website: asthmaandlung.org.uk/stop-smoking?u… You can also speak to our helpline team on 0300 222 5800, Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

@COPDFoundation Excellent video hearing from someone who benefited from Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a treat

Pulmonary rehab can be a surprising experience. Hear from our all-star COPD Foundation Captain, Karen D., about what she learned through the process. Happy 80th birthday, Karen! #PulmonaryRehabWeek

On March 7, 2026, members and staff of the American Thoracic Society attended Stand Up for Science rallies in Washington D.C. and New York City. In Washington D.C., Vice President of the ATS D.C. chapter Helen D’Couto, MD, and in NYC, ATS President-Elect @MichelleNgGong, MD, MS, ATSF, both spoke on the importance of funding scientific research, ensuring public health through vaccinations and key initiatives, and maintaining clean air standards and policies, all to help the world breathe.

Happy International Women's Day 2026! This year, we’re proud to promote the theme of #GiveToGain and advocate for women living with lung conditions. Women are more likely to have asthma, have more severe symptoms, and are more likely to die from their asthma. Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Innovations, shared with us the importance of recognising women with asthma and understanding their triggers. You can find more information about women with asthma and our campaigning on our website: orlo.uk/wEnVN

How can #healthcare professionals better support over 16 million Americans diagnosed with #COPD? Enroll in the @lungassociation On-Demand COPD Educator Course to gain knowledge and provide top-notch #COPDcare. 👉 Enroll now: on.lung.org/3GqVmWx

Happy PR Week to our friends in the USA #PRWeek2026

Our Research and Education sub committee Chair, Kate Lippiett, has received some lovely feedback about our abstract submission support. ARNS  is happy to help with any queries about abstract submission for the ARNS Conference – click here to find out more arns.co.uk/conference/abs…

Learn a new skill and have fun while you strengthen your breath in our harmonica for lung health group! You will learn to play some folk, country and blues music, as well as learning new breathing techniques and strengthen your coughing muscles. Places are limited for March, so apply today: orlo.uk/1A163

Hot off the helpline this February! Our newest blog highlights growing concerns from our helpline users on topics such as mental wellbeing, asbestos and long COVID in relation to lung health. Read on to see what our dedicated helpline recommend: orlo.uk/3oOpY

If you are a healthcare professional with a patient diagnosed with COPD, COPD Basics is a great tool that will help them manage their disease. Support your patients living with COPD by sharing this free, self-paced online course: on.lung.org/40KIKBr