European Lung Foundation
@europeanlung.bsky.social
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.
🏆 Congratulations to our Abstract Award winners at #ERSCongress2026!
🔗 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/abstract-winners-at-the-ers-congress-2026/
Recognising research on adolescent nicotine use, bronchiectasis self-management during wartime and air pollution-related breathlessness.
🔗 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/abstract-winners-at-the-ers-congress-2026/
Recognising research on adolescent nicotine use, bronchiectasis self-management during wartime and air pollution-related breathlessness.
October 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM
🏆 Congratulations to our Abstract Award winners at #ERSCongress2026!
🔗 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/abstract-winners-at-the-ers-congress-2026/
Recognising research on adolescent nicotine use, bronchiectasis self-management during wartime and air pollution-related breathlessness.
🔗 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/abstract-winners-at-the-ers-congress-2026/
Recognising research on adolescent nicotine use, bronchiectasis self-management during wartime and air pollution-related breathlessness.
🌟 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.
🔗: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pGjSO8PVTd21_wvK6PpmFQ
🔗: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pGjSO8PVTd21_wvK6PpmFQ
October 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
🌟 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.
🔗: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pGjSO8PVTd21_wvK6PpmFQ
🔗: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pGjSO8PVTd21_wvK6PpmFQ
🫁 During #EUScreeningWeek, #HealthyLungsForLife partners brought lung health checks to communities across Europe: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/eu-screening-week-2026-healthy-lungs-for-life-activities/
October 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
🫁 During #EUScreeningWeek, #HealthyLungsForLife partners brought lung health checks to communities across Europe: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/eu-screening-week-2026-healthy-lungs-for-life-activities/
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
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
October 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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
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
💙 October is #PCDAwarenessMonth.
PCD is a rare genetic condition that can affect the lungs, ears and sinuses.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/primary-ciliary-dyskinesia-pcd/
Thank you to PCD patient organisations across Europe and beyond for supporting the community.
PCD is a rare genetic condition that can affect the lungs, ears and sinuses.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/primary-ciliary-dyskinesia-pcd/
Thank you to PCD patient organisations across Europe and beyond for supporting the community.
October 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM
💙 October is #PCDAwarenessMonth.
PCD is a rare genetic condition that can affect the lungs, ears and sinuses.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/primary-ciliary-dyskinesia-pcd/
Thank you to PCD patient organisations across Europe and beyond for supporting the community.
PCD is a rare genetic condition that can affect the lungs, ears and sinuses.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/primary-ciliary-dyskinesia-pcd/
Thank you to PCD patient organisations across Europe and beyond for supporting the community.
🏡 In his latest blog, ELF Chair Phil Taverner explains why Europe's transition to #CleanHeat is a #LungHealth and equity opportunity.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/clean-heat-cleaner-air-why-europes-heating-crisis-is-a-lung-health-emergency/
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/clean-heat-cleaner-air-why-europes-heating-crisis-is-a-lung-health-emergency/
October 2, 2026 at 10:36 AM
🏡 In his latest blog, ELF Chair Phil Taverner explains why Europe's transition to #CleanHeat is a #LungHealth and equity opportunity.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/clean-heat-cleaner-air-why-europes-heating-crisis-is-a-lung-health-emergency/
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/clean-heat-cleaner-air-why-europes-heating-crisis-is-a-lung-health-emergency/
🫁 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: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/conversation-with-anna-andralojc/
October 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
🫁 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: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/conversation-with-anna-andralojc/
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: https://www.ersnet.org/advocacy/campaign-defend-science/
📢 Support our campaign to #DefendScience and #ProtectHealth: https://www.ersnet.org/advocacy/campaign-defend-science/
September 30, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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: https://www.ersnet.org/advocacy/campaign-defend-science/
📢 Support our campaign to #DefendScience and #ProtectHealth: https://www.ersnet.org/advocacy/campaign-defend-science/
How healthy are your lungs?
A simple spirometry test can help identify problems and support better lung health.
📍 Find an #EUScreeningWeek event near you: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026/
#KnowYourNumbers #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir
A simple spirometry test can help identify problems and support better lung health.
📍 Find an #EUScreeningWeek event near you: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026/
#KnowYourNumbers #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir
September 30, 2026 at 7:53 AM
How healthy are your lungs?
A simple spirometry test can help identify problems and support better lung health.
📍 Find an #EUScreeningWeek event near you: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026/
#KnowYourNumbers #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir
A simple spirometry test can help identify problems and support better lung health.
📍 Find an #EUScreeningWeek event near you: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026/
#KnowYourNumbers #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir
💙 Our annual Patient Organisation Networking Day showed why patient voices matter!
🎥 If you missed it, watch the recording now: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/collaboration-in-action-at-elfs-patient-organisation-networking-day-2026/
🎥 If you missed it, watch the recording now: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/collaboration-in-action-at-elfs-patient-organisation-networking-day-2026/
September 29, 2026 at 10:19 AM
💙 Our annual Patient Organisation Networking Day showed why patient voices matter!
🎥 If you missed it, watch the recording now: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/collaboration-in-action-at-elfs-patient-organisation-networking-day-2026/
🎥 If you missed it, watch the recording now: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/collaboration-in-action-at-elfs-patient-organisation-networking-day-2026/
📍 During #EUScreeningWeek, free lung health checks are taking place across Europe through #HealthyLungsForLife.
🔗Join an event https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026/
🤝 Thanks to our partners, including @vallhebron.com, @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social & more!
🔗Join an event https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026/
🤝 Thanks to our partners, including @vallhebron.com, @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social & more!
September 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM
📍 During #EUScreeningWeek, free lung health checks are taking place across Europe through #HealthyLungsForLife.
🔗Join an event https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026/
🤝 Thanks to our partners, including @vallhebron.com, @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social & more!
🔗Join an event https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026/
🤝 Thanks to our partners, including @vallhebron.com, @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social & more!
📣 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.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/parliament-vote-supports-new-report-on-heart-and-lung-health
A @europarl.europa.eu report has highlighted the links between heart and lung health.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/parliament-vote-supports-new-report-on-heart-and-lung-health
September 25, 2026 at 3:14 PM
📣 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.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/parliament-vote-supports-new-report-on-heart-and-lung-health
A @europarl.europa.eu report has highlighted the links between heart and lung health.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/parliament-vote-supports-new-report-on-heart-and-lung-health
💙 On #WorldLungDay, we are celebrating action to support healthy lungs at every stage of life.
👉 Learn how #HealthyLungsForLife helped almost 300 people in Barcelona: https://europeanlung.org/healthy-lungs-for-life/healthy-lungs-for-life-brings-lung-health-checks-to-barcelona-public-event/
👉 Learn how #HealthyLungsForLife helped almost 300 people in Barcelona: https://europeanlung.org/healthy-lungs-for-life/healthy-lungs-for-life-brings-lung-health-checks-to-barcelona-public-event/
September 25, 2026 at 9:57 AM
💙 On #WorldLungDay, we are celebrating action to support healthy lungs at every stage of life.
👉 Learn how #HealthyLungsForLife helped almost 300 people in Barcelona: https://europeanlung.org/healthy-lungs-for-life/healthy-lungs-for-life-brings-lung-health-checks-to-barcelona-public-event/
👉 Learn how #HealthyLungsForLife helped almost 300 people in Barcelona: https://europeanlung.org/healthy-lungs-for-life/healthy-lungs-for-life-brings-lung-health-checks-to-barcelona-public-event/
📣 Have your say in shaping ELF's future.
👉 Register now for our Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2026 and help influence our priorities, activities and budget: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/annual-stakeholder-meeting-2026/
📅 15 October 2026
🕛 12:00-13:30 CEST
💻 Online via Zoom
👉 Register now for our Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2026 and help influence our priorities, activities and budget: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/annual-stakeholder-meeting-2026/
📅 15 October 2026
🕛 12:00-13:30 CEST
💻 Online via Zoom
September 24, 2026 at 7:46 AM
📣 Have your say in shaping ELF's future.
👉 Register now for our Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2026 and help influence our priorities, activities and budget: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/annual-stakeholder-meeting-2026/
📅 15 October 2026
🕛 12:00-13:30 CEST
💻 Online via Zoom
👉 Register now for our Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2026 and help influence our priorities, activities and budget: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/annual-stakeholder-meeting-2026/
📅 15 October 2026
🕛 12:00-13:30 CEST
💻 Online via Zoom
💙 Today is #WorldCarFreeDay.
As cities look to reduce car use, research presented at the launch of our #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir campaign.
🔗 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/healthy-lungs-for-life-launches-barcelona-programme-for-cleaner-air-and-healthier-lungs/
As cities look to reduce car use, research presented at the launch of our #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir campaign.
🔗 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/healthy-lungs-for-life-launches-barcelona-programme-for-cleaner-air-and-healthier-lungs/
September 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM
💙 Today is #WorldCarFreeDay.
As cities look to reduce car use, research presented at the launch of our #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir campaign.
🔗 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/healthy-lungs-for-life-launches-barcelona-programme-for-cleaner-air-and-healthier-lungs/
As cities look to reduce car use, research presented at the launch of our #HealthyLungsForLife #BreatheCleanAir campaign.
🔗 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/healthy-lungs-for-life-launches-barcelona-programme-for-cleaner-air-and-healthier-lungs/
🌍 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.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/patient-organisation-round-up-september-2026/
From clean air campaigns to lung cancer awareness, discover what patient organisations in our network have been working on.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/patient-organisation-round-up-september-2026/
September 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM
🌍 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.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/patient-organisation-round-up-september-2026/
From clean air campaigns to lung cancer awareness, discover what patient organisations in our network have been working on.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/patient-organisation-round-up-september-2026/
🌍 Young voices took centre stage at #ERSCongress2026.
Young advocates shared how they are driving change through advocacy, lived experience and community action.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/congress-session-highlights-value-of-youth-engagement-in-health/
Young advocates shared how they are driving change through advocacy, lived experience and community action.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/congress-session-highlights-value-of-youth-engagement-in-health/
September 18, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🌍 Young voices took centre stage at #ERSCongress2026.
Young advocates shared how they are driving change through advocacy, lived experience and community action.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/congress-session-highlights-value-of-youth-engagement-in-health/
Young advocates shared how they are driving change through advocacy, lived experience and community action.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/congress-session-highlights-value-of-youth-engagement-in-health/
📣 Please join us in welcoming Phil Taverner as ELF Chair and Helen Parks as ELF Vice-Chair.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/phil-taverner-and-helen-parks-welcomed-as-the-new-elf-chair-and-vice-chair-2026-2029/
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/phil-taverner-and-helen-parks-welcomed-as-the-new-elf-chair-and-vice-chair-2026-2029/
September 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM
📣 Please join us in welcoming Phil Taverner as ELF Chair and Helen Parks as ELF Vice-Chair.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/phil-taverner-and-helen-parks-welcomed-as-the-new-elf-chair-and-vice-chair-2026-2029/
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/phil-taverner-and-helen-parks-welcomed-as-the-new-elf-chair-and-vice-chair-2026-2029/
📢 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: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43058-026-01044-4
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: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43058-026-01044-4
September 17, 2026 at 9:08 AM
📢 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: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43058-026-01044-4
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: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43058-026-01044-4
💙 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: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/self-care-guides/
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: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/self-care-guides/
September 17, 2026 at 7:55 AM
💙 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: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/self-care-guides/
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: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/self-care-guides/
📣 Registration is now open for the #AMRPatientConference2026, taking place online on 18 November 2026 from 13:00–17:00 CET.
🔗: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-patient-conference-2026/
🔗: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-patient-conference-2026/
September 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM
📣 Registration is now open for the #AMRPatientConference2026, taking place online on 18 November 2026 from 13:00–17:00 CET.
🔗: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-patient-conference-2026/
🔗: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-patient-conference-2026/
📣 Host a #HealthyLungsForLife activity between 28 September and 4 October and help raise awareness of prevention and early detection.
📅 Register by 20 September
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026-host-a-healthy-lungs-for-life-activity/
📅 Register by 20 September
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026-host-a-healthy-lungs-for-life-activity/
September 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM
📣 Host a #HealthyLungsForLife activity between 28 September and 4 October and help raise awareness of prevention and early detection.
📅 Register by 20 September
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026-host-a-healthy-lungs-for-life-activity/
📅 Register by 20 September
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/eu-screening-week-2026-host-a-healthy-lungs-for-life-activity/
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: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-puts-spotlight-on-lung-transplantation-inequalities-in-europe/ 🫁
Access the #ERSCongress2026 session and our new resource: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-puts-spotlight-on-lung-transplantation-inequalities-in-europe/ 🫁
September 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-puts-spotlight-on-lung-transplantation-inequalities-in-europe/ 🫁
Access the #ERSCongress2026 session and our new resource: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-puts-spotlight-on-lung-transplantation-inequalities-in-europe/ 🫁
💙Our four patient-centred studio sessions explored lived experience, patient involvement in research, health inequalities and stigma, all through the lens of partnership.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/four-patient-centred-studio-sessions-highlight-partnerships-at-ers-congress/
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/four-patient-centred-studio-sessions-highlight-partnerships-at-ers-congress/
September 10, 2026 at 6:48 AM
💙Our four patient-centred studio sessions explored lived experience, patient involvement in research, health inequalities and stigma, all through the lens of partnership.
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/four-patient-centred-studio-sessions-highlight-partnerships-at-ers-congress/
👉 https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/four-patient-centred-studio-sessions-highlight-partnerships-at-ers-congress/
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.
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.
September 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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.
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.