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European Lung Foundation

@europeanlung.bsky.social
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ELF is a patient-led organisation that works internationally to bring patients and the public together with healthcare professionals to improve lung health and advance diagnosis, treatment and care.

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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 20h
🏆 Congratulations to our Abstract Award winners at #ERSCongress2026! 🔗 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/a… Recognising research on adolescent nicotine use, bronchiectasis self-management during wartime and air pollution-related breathlessness.
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🌟 We have launched a new #Alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency (#AATD) Patient Advisory Group. Join our free webinar on 4 November to hear the latest research updates, connect with our new group and ask your questions during a live Q&A. 🔗: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🫁 During #EUScreeningWeek, #HealthyLungsForLife partners brought lung health checks to communities across Europe: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/e…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Our anonymous survey on health misinformation and AI is still open, and we want to hear from you💬 Please share your experiences and thoughts to support our #DefendScience and #ProtectHealth campaign. Takes about 10 minutes and is open until 14 October: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSpatient
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
💙 October is #PCDAwarenessMonth. PCD is a rare genetic condition that can affect the lungs, ears and sinuses. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/information-hub… Thank you to PCD patient organisations across Europe and beyond for supporting the community.
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🏡 In his latest blog, ELF Chair Phil Taverner explains why Europe's transition to #CleanHeat is a #LungHealth and equity opportunity. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/c…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🫁 During #EUScreeningWeek, read our conversation with Anna Andrałojć on 20 years of raising awareness of lung health, the importance of early detection and why lung health checks should be part of routine screening: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/c…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
False health information can lead people to make decisions that can harm their health. Dr Maria Neira explains why reliable, clearly communicated science matters for everyone. 📢 Support our campaign to #DefendScience and #ProtectHealth: www.ersnet.org/advocacy/campaign-de…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How healthy are your lungs? A simple spirometry test can help identify problems and support better lung health. 📍 Find an #EUScreeningWeek event near you: europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/ev… #KnowYourNumbers #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💙 Our annual Patient Organisation Networking Day showed why patient voices matter! 🎥 If you missed it, watch the recording now: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/c…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📍 During #EUScreeningWeek, free lung health checks are taking place across Europe through #HealthyLungsForLife. 🔗Join an event europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/ev… 🤝 Thanks to our partners, including @vallhebron.com, @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social & more!
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📣 On #WorldLungDay, we welcome a recent step forward for #LungHealth in Europe. A @europarl.europa.eu report has highlighted the links between heart and lung health. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/p…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💙 On #WorldLungDay, we are celebrating action to support healthy lungs at every stage of life. 👉 Learn how #HealthyLungsForLife helped almost 300 people in Barcelona: europeanlung.org/healthy-lungs-for-…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📣 Have your say in shaping ELF's future. 👉 Register now for our Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2026 and help influence our priorities, activities and budget: europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/ev… 📅 15 October 2026 🕛 12:00-13:30 CEST 💻 Online via Zoom
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
💙 Today is #WorldCarFreeDay. As cities look to reduce car use, research presented at the launch of our #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir campaign. 🔗 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/h…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌍 The latest Patient Organisation Round-up is here! From clean air campaigns to lung cancer awareness, discover what patient organisations in our network have been working on. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/p…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🌍 Young voices took centre stage at #ERSCongress2026. Young advocates shared how they are driving change through advocacy, lived experience and community action. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/c…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📣 Please join us in welcoming Phil Taverner as ELF Chair and Helen Parks as ELF Vice-Chair. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/p…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📢 New publication from #FRESHAIR4Life Discover how FRESHAIR4Life used co-creation to select and adapt interventions to tackle adolescent tobacco use and air pollution across diverse contexts. 📖 Read the publication: link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
💙 Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay. Safe and patient-centred care is essential for people living with long-term conditions. 🫁 Our self-care guides can help people understand and manage their lung condition: europeanlung.org/en/information-hub…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📣 Registration is now open for the #AMRPatientConference2026, taking place online on 18 November 2026 from 13:00–17:00 CET. 🔗: europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/ev…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📣 Host a #HealthyLungsForLife activity between 28 September and 4 October and help raise awareness of prevention and early detection. 📅 Register by 20 September 👉 europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/ev…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Where you live shouldn't determine your access to a #LungTransplant. Yet access still varies across Europe. Access the #ERSCongress2026 session and our new resource: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/e… 🫁
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
💙Our four patient-centred studio sessions explored lived experience, patient involvement in research, health inequalities and stigma, all through the lens of partnership. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/f…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
That's a wrap, Barcelona! 👋💙 The ELF team has had a fantastic week at #ERSCongress2026, from the ELF Patient Org Networking Day and patient-centred studio sessions to meeting patients, professionals and organisations in the World Village.
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📍 The final day of #ERSCongress2026 is underway! From our youth advocacy session to the final patient-centred studio session on the stigma of lung disease, there is lots to explore. Missed a session? Catch up online: 🔗 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/e…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🫁 Thank you to everyone who visited our #HealthyLungsForLife public event in #Barcelona! From #LungHealth checks to conversations about #AirPollution and #CleanAir, it was fantastic to see so many people learning more about how to protect their lungs. @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
💙 Today is #WorldCysticFibrosisDay! Join us in raising awareness of cystic fibrosis and supporting everyone affected by it by accessing our free, reliable information, available in 9 languages. 🔗 Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/information-hub…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📍 Today's ELF picks at #ERSCongress2026 🎗️ #SOLACE to #ELCSA studio session (12:30–13:15) 🫁 Healthy Lungs for Life #BreatheCleanAir meeting (14:00–15:30) 🌍 #JARED meeting (12:00–13:15) 🤝 Meet patient organisations at the ELF stand ☕ ELF social hour (15:00–16:00) @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
💙 #CleanAir policies work! On #CleanAirDay, we are highlighting research showing that children living in London's #ULEZ areas had improved lung development. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/c…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
💙 Patient-centred studio sessions at #ERSCongress2026 are in full swing! 📺 Still to come: health inequalities and stigma. 🔗 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/four-patient-centred-studio-sessions-highlight-partnerships-at-ers-congress/ @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
💙 Today is #InternationalDayOfCleanAir! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the #HealthyLungsForLife public event in Barcelona yesterday. From lung health checks to conversations about lung health and prevention, it was fantastic to see so many people learning more about clean air!
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📍 Today's ELF picks at #ERSCongress2026 ⭐ Sessions on patient involvement, patient partnerships and improving lung health 🤝 Meet patient organisations, including @phassociation.org 🎤 Talks from patient organisations 🤝 EU project meetings, including #NEXUS & #LH4L ☕ ELF social hour: 15:00–16:00
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🫁 Could your work be affecting your lung health? Explore #YourLungsAtWork: a simple 6-question quiz and practical factsheets on workplace exposures. At #ERSCongress2026? Visit the ELF stand to learn more. 🔗 yourlungsatwork.europeanlung.org @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🫁 Visit #HealthyLungsForLife at Plaça Universitat in #Barcelona today and learn how to protect your lungs! Get a free #LungHealth check, learn how #AirPollution can affect your health and discover why #CleanAir matters for healthy lungs. Open until 18:30! @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
📍 Today's ELF picks at #ERSCongress2026 🤝 Meet patient organisations including @lungcancereurope.bsky.social in the World Village 🫁 Healthy Lungs for Life event at Plaça de la Universitat (10:00–18:30) ☕ ELF social hour (15:00–16:00) 🎤 Hear from patient representatives throughout the programme
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🏆 The 2026 ELF Award goes to Vapen #JouwKeuze! This Dutch doctor-youth partnership is protecting children's lung health by tackling youth vaping through education and advocacy. Presented today at #ERSCongress2026 in Barcelona. youtu.be/UT3leRJXQYI?si=zSKhMsNmM9r…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
💙 A huge thank you to everyone who helped make #ELFPatientOrgDay2026 such a success! Inspiring speakers, engaging group discussions and shared ideas highlighted the power of patients and professionals working together to improve lung health. #ERSCongress2026 @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
💙 Stay connected beyond #ERSCongress2026 with ELF Connect. Trusted lung health information, expert insights and a supportive community, all in one place. 👉 elfconnect.eu 📍 Visit the ELF stand in the World Village to learn more! @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🫁🇪🇺 Looking for ways to get involved at #ERSCongress2026? Visit the World Village to discover #HealthyLungsForLife activities, EU projects, patient organisations & more. #SOLACE #ELCSA #FRESHAIR4Life #IDERHA #LungHealth4Life #JARED #EUPAL_COPD #HorizonEurope #NEXUS @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🫁 New data presented at today's #HLfL meeting highlights the impact of air pollution on asthma and COPD. europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/h… #BreatheCleanAir #ERSCongress2026 @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Hello Barcelona! 👋 The ELF team is here and ready for the #ERSCongress2026. The final preparations for the ELF Patient Org Networking Day are underway, and we are setting up the stand in the World Village. What are you most looking forward to this week? 💙
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🔬 Join our webinar today and learn how patients can help strengthen research, from study design to sharing results. 👉 channel.ersnet.org/media-121690-pre… @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📢 In a new open letter published in the ERJ, patient representatives highlight opportunities to strengthen patient involvement in research, education and care. 👉 Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/o…
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📣 #ERSCongress2026 is almost here! In our latest blog, ELF Chair Dimitris Kontopidis shares the sessions not to miss. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/e… @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📢 Happening today! Join our webinar to learn how patients can be equal partners in their healthcare. ⏰ 17:00 👉 Register now: channel.ersnet.org/media-121686-pre… @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social #ERSCongress2026
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
📢 Our #ERSCongress2026 timetable is now available, highlighting 90+ sessions involving or of interest to patients, carers and advocacy organisations. Start planning your Congress schedule: 👉 europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/e… @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🌍 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to #GlobalVoices2026 so far! 90+ stories are helping bring the #ERSCongress2026 patient-professional partnership theme to life. 📸 We are still looking for photos! 👉 Share yours: woobox.com/ayfu33 @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🫁 Everyone deserves to #BreatheCleanAir! Join our #HealthyLungsForLife event next week to learn why #CleanAir matters and how to protect your lungs. 🔗 europeanlung.org/healthy-lungs-for-… @cleanairfund.bsky.social @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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European Lung Foundation @europeanlung.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🫁 Every #LungTransplant journey is unique. What can we learn from patients' experiences? Join the discussion on ways to improve care before and after transplantation. 👉 europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/ev… @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social
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