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Happy New Year! 🎉 We’re here to help you live your healthiest lung life in 2025 and beyond. From prevention to care, we’re committed to supporting you every breath of the way. Learn more about our resources and programming: https://t.co/eqzlNc9VYL

As we head into 2025, why not make a few resolutions toward better lung health? 🫁 Quit smoking or vaping 🫁 Use an action plan to help manage your lung disease 🫁 Learn more about lung disease prevention Every small change counts. Check out our website for resources

Will 2025 be the year you take the first step towards better health? 🚭 Quitting smoking now can prevent further lung damage and lower your risk of cancer, lung disease and heart disease. We’ve gathered 7 tips to help you on your journey:  https://t.co/4gnm0BCSfl

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue making a difference—and you can help! Here's how: Donate to support Canadians living with lung disease. Download our resources. Share our content. Together, we can create a brighter future. Thank you for your support!

Happy holidays from all of us at the Canadian Lung Association! Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends or simply savouring some well-deserved rest, we hope your days are merry and bright! 🌟

Thank you for sharing, Félix! We look forward to seeing your research.

Breathe easy this winter. As the colder months roll in, it’s important to take extra care of your lungs. Keep them healthy by staying active, getting vaccinated, avoiding smoky environments (and quitting smoking!), improving your home’s air quality and drinking enough water!

Did you know more than 7 million people worldwide lose their lives each year to air pollution? The good news? You can take action to breathe easier. Learn more: https://t.co/VWy8Il1jPH

It’s Friday the 13th, but not everything you hear is true—especially when it comes to smoking. Let’s set the record straight: Quitting smoking is ALWAYS worth it! 📷

Some risk factors for lung illness or disease may be unavoidable, but a bit of basic knowledge + prevention can help prevent many breathing breakdowns. We’ve compiled some helpful tips + techniques to keep your airways in peak condition: https://t.co/0SCbwUz7fA

Understanding the facts about vaping is key to having an open, honest conversation with your children. For support, check out our Vaping Conversation Guide for Parents:  https://t.co/YOKeAoRS0Y

Influenza, the flu, is an unpredictable + highly contagious viral infection. We, in collaboration with our Lung Vaccination Working Group partners, encourage everyone living with lung conditions to talk with your healthcare provider about the vaccines that are right for you!

We love hearing how researchers are applying their funding to important research in the lung health space! Thank you for sharing, Fatemah, and best of luck as you continue your research! ❤️

Christmas Seals have been a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts since the early 20th century. Fun fact: 2024 marks the global 100th anniversary of the seals! 2024 Seals have been sent to friends and supporters across Canada. You can also order them on our website!

Discover how @canlung is making strides to support healthy lungs and fight stigma around lung disease in the latest #MHCCAndSeries. 🔗 https://t.co/UhWr7unuZc #LungHealth #HealthEquity 🫁

Lung cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, making it the leading cause of cancer death in Canada. Learn about lung cancer screening and download our printable resource: https://t.co/PhdT6mpmKm

Protect your loved ones against vaccine-preventable diseases + safeguard their future! We, and our Lung Vaccination Working Group partners, encourage everyone living with lung conditions to talk with your health-care provider about vaccines that are right for you + your family!

It’s time for another researcher spotlight! Understanding the asthma-COPD overlap is key to better treatments. Clarus, a post-doctoral research fellow at UBC, received a $33,000 Research Fellowship in 2023 to explore the genetic mechanisms behind asthma-COPD.

It’s #CanadaHistoryWeek! We were among the first to go after smoking as Canada’s greatest preventable health risk. Folks now breathe easier on smoke-free trains, planes + buses; cigarettes carry graphic warnings; tobacco ads are banned + smoking is prohibited in many spaces.