News and Events
APR 1
Canadian Lung Association
One week ago, we offered our help and support to The Prime Minister. Since then, we have delivered on our promise to be of service and a valuable resource in a time of crisis. We held a free webinar that connected Canadians with lung disease, caregivers and others with Canada’s leading lung health experts. We will…
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MAR 17
Canadian Lung Association
March 2020E-cigarettes in CanadaThe Canadian Lung Association and The Canadian Thoracic Society are issuing a collaborative statement calling for critical measures, by all levels of government, to effectively regulate vaping such that young people are protected, health effects are monitored, and research on potential for smoking cessation is enhanced.The Canadian Lung Association and the Canadian…
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MAR 16
Canadian Lung Association
What is the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)? Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Most people who contract COVID-19 will have mild symptoms, but some people will have more severe symptoms. Symptoms can include: • fever • cough • difficulty breathing (shortness of…
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JAN 31
Canadian Lung Association
Coronavirus refers to a family of viruses that can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory disease. The new coronavirus, associated with the outbreak in the region of Hubei, China had not previously been found in humans. The Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public risk to Canada and Canadian…
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JAN 6
Canadian Lung Association
After decades of fruitful collaboration, which began in 1945, the Ontario Lung Association is leaving the Canadian Lung Association. The Canadian Lung Association is the leading national non-profit organization with a focus on lung health. With more than a century of exceptional experience, we are well-poised to continue delivering on our mission Canada-wide.We want to…
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MAY 10
Canadian Lung Association
Canada needs to do better. Over the past several decades, we have seen progress through smoke-free public places, tax increases, public education campaigns and other measures contributing to a dramatic decline in smoking rates. Yet, as of today, tobacco remains the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada. It is time to…
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SEP 26
Canadian Lung Association
Lung disease has an image problem and it is time for a rebrand. Many people with lung disease have faced stigma and there is a lack of awareness about many lung disease symptoms. The Canadian Lung Association’s recent study found that 55 % of people with lung cancer have experienced social isolation that resulted from…
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AUG 13
Canadian Lung Association
Hello! My name is Jacqui and I feel very privileged that you have taken the time to join me on my journey with Pulmonary Fibrosis.My journey began in 2010. I was supposed to have surgery on my sinuses and the anesthesiologist was checking me over to make sure I was fit for surgery and noticed a…
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SEP 2
Canadian Lung Association
Before he made the decision to quit, Ken had been a steadfast smoker since the tender age of five. Having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and chronic depression, he knew at age 39 that a change was necessary to improve both his physical and mental health. By using nicotine replacement therapy such as the patch and gum,…
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NOV 27
Canadian Lung Association
What is the focus of your research?My research interests include finding new solutions to reduce the growing burden of COPD and new therapies to treat COPD-related co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease.COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death in Canada and the number-one cause of hospital admissions. On average, patients remain in hospital for 10 days…
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AUG 20
Canadian Lung Association
Nov. 17, 2010 was Jeremy Chen’s 30th birthday, a day that included going out for lunch with co-workers.It was also the day the North Burnaby resident first noticed it—a shortness of breath walking from the restaurant to the parking lot.”He had asthma his whole life, he didn’t think much about it,” recalled his wife, Scarlett.Still,…
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