FIRS -Forum of International Respiratory Societies
@FIRS_LungsFirst
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The memberships of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies comprise over 70 000 professionals working on some aspect of respiratory health or disease.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Joined September 2014
#COPD is a major killer - #3 after heart disease & stroke 😲 On #WorldCOPDDay time to double down on prevention, diagnosis & access to inhaled medicines to ⬇️ death toll More from @FIRS_LungsFirst 👉 https://t.co/YP4bUmn2YT
#ACTOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #WCLH2025 #lunghealth
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Today is World COPD Day! Join FIRS & @GOLD_COPD in raising awareness about #COPD – a chronic disease affecting millions worldwide. 💛 Early detection, proper management, and education save lives. Let’s breathe easier together. https://t.co/Rg6xrlw0yt
#WorldCOPDDay #FIRS
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On #WorldPneumoniaDay, @FIRS_LungsFirst called for urgent action to prevent childhood pneumonia. Despite significant progress, pneumonia remains a leading cause of child mortality, claiming hundreds of thousands of young lives every year. Read more: https://t.co/rVCtaieK43
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On #WorldPneumoniaDay, together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (@firs_lungsfirst), CHEST calls for urgent, coordinated action to prevent pneumonia deaths. Read more: https://t.co/Kt71K5fNzZ
#Pneumonia
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Just 2 days to go until #WorldPneumoniaDay! Pneumonia remains the world’s #1 infectious killer — especially for children. But together, we can change this. 💙 Join @FIRS_LungsFirst & @EveryBreathORG #ChildSurvivalAction
#StopPneumonia #WorldPneumoniaDay
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Countdown to #WorldPneumoniaDay 12 November 2025 & theme this year is ... Child Survival #Pneumonia is #1 infectious killer of kids with 610,000 deaths in 2023: 👶30% 0-1 month olds 🧒70% 1-59 month olds Join us👉 https://t.co/tNgANtPlEK
#ChildSurvivalAction #EWENE @PMNCH
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#ChildSurvivalAction #EWENE @PMNCH @theGFF @UNICEFhealth @Countdown2030 @alignmnh @gavi @GlobalFund @CHAMPS_Health @WBG_Health
WHO has released a new global research agenda for children: The future of paediatric clinical trials – setting research priorities for children Pleased to have been a member of Steering Group https://t.co/UHbPX9lCI0
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New Lancet study: Children 5–15 with mild asthma using budesonide–formoterol had 45% fewer attacks vs the blue salbutamol inhaler — plus better day + night symptom control. Every child deserves access to inhalers that save lives. 💙🌍 #Asthma #ChildHealth @EBCCoalition
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November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Stay informed with the latest research, guidelines, and resources in our thoracic oncology topic collection—supporting early detection and better outcomes: https://t.co/lUPy9jkpb1
#LungCancerAwareness
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We’re launching a new series of patient stories! Hear firsthand how improved access to inhaled medicines is helping people breathe easier and live fuller lives. More details coming soon @EBCCoalition #asthma #COPD
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Join us at APSR 2025 in Manila! Register now! https://t.co/cTqyU5sVXO
#APSR2025 #PCCP #lung #respiratory #pulmonary #COPD #asthma #TB #tuberculosis #lungcancer #bronchoscopy #interstitiallungdisease #sleepmedicine #covid #pneumothorax
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The #FRESHAIR4Life project works across 5 countries to reduce tobacco use & air pollution among adolescents 🌍 In Kyrgyzstan: 💬 50+ health workers trained in VBA for youth smoking cessation 🚭 Youth advocates led a flash mob Learn more: https://t.co/r0BIrFsar2
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Disinformation undermines trust in science, misleads people and weakens healthcare systems. That is why ERS and @EuropeanLung are urging leaders to: - Protect transparent science - Take action on false information - Support health literacy Get involved: https://t.co/vzd0AtVpbL
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📣 3 more days until #CHEST2025! 📣 Prepare for an event full of inspiration, education, and innovation. https://t.co/36LogAFGVu
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Join @ASPRapsr and our Asia Pacific members on November 10 in Manila for a focused workshop on the Top 5 Lung Diseases driving respiratory illness and death, especially in LMICs. 🔗View agenda & register: https://t.co/3mCzS7fny3
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📽️ The ERS/@eular_org clinical practice guideline for connective tissue disease-associated ILD – in brief! Prof. Katerina Antoniou, co-chair of the published guideline, gives insight into this important new document – designed for use worldwide. More: https://t.co/lkPjLVCnPI
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What progress has been made on zoonotic TB since the Roadmap? 🎙️ Join us for a key webinar: After the Roadmap: Where Are We Now? 📅Oct 21 | 11AM EST | 5PM Paris 🔗 Register: https://t.co/9VCHnlJBMD 📘 Read the Roadmap: https://t.co/mwCjmDohEg
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Eagerly awaiting vote @UN on Political Declaration on #NCDs & #MentalHealth... @FIRS_LungsFirst calls on Member States to show their support for the 650M people living with #COPD & #asthma 👉 https://t.co/YP4bUmn2YT
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #LungHealth #EveryBreathCounts
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The 4th edition of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory #Medicine is now available to order! ✅ Over 100 chapters covering all aspects of adult #respiratory health and disease. ✅ A concise, compact and easy-to-read guide. Order now: https://t.co/zBkbMZt6X6
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This week! Join us for ERS Vision Live: Congress highlights 2025, as our expert panel covers #ERSCongress 2025 highlights in 10 specialist areas - ideal if you could not attend this year's Congress. 📅 8 October (17:30-20:30 CEST) Register for free: https://t.co/qTuuTs5Pw4
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