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.
Have you taken part in pulmonary rehabilitation in the past 12 months?
A short and anonymous survey is gathering experiences from people living with a lung condition to help improve future support: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ERSPulmonaryRehab
🕒 10 minutes
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
A short and anonymous survey is gathering experiences from people living with a lung condition to help improve future support: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ERSPulmonaryRehab
🕒 10 minutes
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Have you taken part in pulmonary rehabilitation in the past 12 months?
A short and anonymous survey is gathering experiences from people living with a lung condition to help improve future support: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ERSPulmonaryRehab
🕒 10 minutes
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
A short and anonymous survey is gathering experiences from people living with a lung condition to help improve future support: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ERSPulmonaryRehab
🕒 10 minutes
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
🦠18–24 November is World AMR Awareness Week.
AMR happens when germs that cause infections no longer respond to the medicines we use. This makes infections harder to treat.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/antimicrobial-resistance-amr/
AMR happens when germs that cause infections no longer respond to the medicines we use. This makes infections harder to treat.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/antimicrobial-resistance-amr/
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🦠18–24 November is World AMR Awareness Week.
AMR happens when germs that cause infections no longer respond to the medicines we use. This makes infections harder to treat.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/antimicrobial-resistance-amr/
AMR happens when germs that cause infections no longer respond to the medicines we use. This makes infections harder to treat.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/antimicrobial-resistance-amr/
💻There is still time to register for our Severe Asthma Patient Conference taking place this Saturday!
This free online event will discuss living with severe and difficult-to-control asthma, with a focus on patient experiences and the future of care.
🔗 europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
This free online event will discuss living with severe and difficult-to-control asthma, with a focus on patient experiences and the future of care.
🔗 europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
November 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
💻There is still time to register for our Severe Asthma Patient Conference taking place this Saturday!
This free online event will discuss living with severe and difficult-to-control asthma, with a focus on patient experiences and the future of care.
🔗 europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
This free online event will discuss living with severe and difficult-to-control asthma, with a focus on patient experiences and the future of care.
🔗 europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
The ELF Festive Stars campaign is now live! ⭐
You can support people living with lung conditions by making a donation and sharing why you support ELF. Your message will appear as a shining star on our festive wall.
Learn more and get involved: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/
You can support people living with lung conditions by making a donation and sharing why you support ELF. Your message will appear as a shining star on our festive wall.
Learn more and get involved: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The ELF Festive Stars campaign is now live! ⭐
You can support people living with lung conditions by making a donation and sharing why you support ELF. Your message will appear as a shining star on our festive wall.
Learn more and get involved: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/
You can support people living with lung conditions by making a donation and sharing why you support ELF. Your message will appear as a shining star on our festive wall.
Learn more and get involved: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/
📢 New lay version of the ERS/ESTS guideline on fitness for lung cancer treatment, including:
➡️ What to expect before surgery
➡️ How prehab and quitting smoking can improve outcomes
📖 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/the-benefits-and-risks-of-lung-cancer-treatments/
➡️ What to expect before surgery
➡️ How prehab and quitting smoking can improve outcomes
📖 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/the-benefits-and-risks-of-lung-cancer-treatments/
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢 New lay version of the ERS/ESTS guideline on fitness for lung cancer treatment, including:
➡️ What to expect before surgery
➡️ How prehab and quitting smoking can improve outcomes
📖 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/the-benefits-and-risks-of-lung-cancer-treatments/
➡️ What to expect before surgery
➡️ How prehab and quitting smoking can improve outcomes
📖 https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/the-benefits-and-risks-of-lung-cancer-treatments/
🚭 Tobacco taxes save lives.
In support of Europe’s #BeatingCancerPlan, ELF and @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social outline 5 ways to make tobacco taxation stronger and fairer, helping protect young people and move towards a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
🔗 www.ersnet.org/news-and-fea...
In support of Europe’s #BeatingCancerPlan, ELF and @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social outline 5 ways to make tobacco taxation stronger and fairer, helping protect young people and move towards a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
🔗 www.ersnet.org/news-and-fea...
ERS and ELF outline five ways to strengthen tobacco taxation
In support of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, which aims to create a tobacco-free generation by 2040, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Lung Foundation (ELF) have outlined five way...
www.ersnet.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🚭 Tobacco taxes save lives.
In support of Europe’s #BeatingCancerPlan, ELF and @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social outline 5 ways to make tobacco taxation stronger and fairer, helping protect young people and move towards a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
🔗 www.ersnet.org/news-and-fea...
In support of Europe’s #BeatingCancerPlan, ELF and @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social outline 5 ways to make tobacco taxation stronger and fairer, helping protect young people and move towards a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
🔗 www.ersnet.org/news-and-fea...
💛 Many people with Alpha‑1 don’t know they have it. #Alpha1Awareness
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (#AATD) can affect the lungs and liver but early diagnosis can help reduce health risks.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency/
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (#AATD) can affect the lungs and liver but early diagnosis can help reduce health risks.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency/
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
💛 Many people with Alpha‑1 don’t know they have it. #Alpha1Awareness
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (#AATD) can affect the lungs and liver but early diagnosis can help reduce health risks.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency/
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (#AATD) can affect the lungs and liver but early diagnosis can help reduce health risks.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency/
💙 Today is World Pneumonia Day.
Pneumonia is caused by an infection in the lungs. It can affect anyone, but people with weaker immune systems or existing lung conditions are more at risk.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/pneumonia/
Pneumonia is caused by an infection in the lungs. It can affect anyone, but people with weaker immune systems or existing lung conditions are more at risk.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/pneumonia/
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💙 Today is World Pneumonia Day.
Pneumonia is caused by an infection in the lungs. It can affect anyone, but people with weaker immune systems or existing lung conditions are more at risk.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/pneumonia/
Pneumonia is caused by an infection in the lungs. It can affect anyone, but people with weaker immune systems or existing lung conditions are more at risk.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/pneumonia/
💙 New resource for people living with bronchiectasis
The checklist is designed to help people with bronchiectasis understand what care they should expect and discuss their health with their care team.
📄https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/
The checklist is designed to help people with bronchiectasis understand what care they should expect and discuss their health with their care team.
📄https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💙 New resource for people living with bronchiectasis
The checklist is designed to help people with bronchiectasis understand what care they should expect and discuss their health with their care team.
📄https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/
The checklist is designed to help people with bronchiectasis understand what care they should expect and discuss their health with their care team.
📄https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/
Thank you to everyone who joined today’s webinar 'Understanding the New European Bronchiectasis Guidelines' 📹
The recording will be available soon. Resources from the session are available here: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/
The recording will be available soon. Resources from the session are available here: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined today’s webinar 'Understanding the New European Bronchiectasis Guidelines' 📹
The recording will be available soon. Resources from the session are available here: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/
The recording will be available soon. Resources from the session are available here: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/guidelines/managing-bronchiectasis-in-adults-2025/
The video shown in today's #bronchiectasis webinar highlights the patients’ perspectives and their role in the development of the new European Bronchiectasis Guidelines 🎥
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/x4Rvza7PpHM?si=-gSuORAVQIYBQNQX
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/x4Rvza7PpHM?si=-gSuORAVQIYBQNQX
November 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The video shown in today's #bronchiectasis webinar highlights the patients’ perspectives and their role in the development of the new European Bronchiectasis Guidelines 🎥
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/x4Rvza7PpHM?si=-gSuORAVQIYBQNQX
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/x4Rvza7PpHM?si=-gSuORAVQIYBQNQX
The session on the new European Bronchiectasis Guidelines is live now. Still time to join us here: #/Ij2mA7g#/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SM87AI2ERBKXG7UIj2mA7g#/
Event details: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/understanding-the-new-european-bronchiectasis-guidelines/
Event details: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/understanding-the-new-european-bronchiectasis-guidelines/
November 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The session on the new European Bronchiectasis Guidelines is live now. Still time to join us here: #/Ij2mA7g#/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SM87AI2ERBKXG7UIj2mA7g#/
Event details: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/understanding-the-new-european-bronchiectasis-guidelines/
Event details: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/understanding-the-new-european-bronchiectasis-guidelines/
⭐As a charity, ELF relies on donations from individuals and organisations to provide accessible and reliable lung health information.
If you are able to support our work, you can make a donation and add a message to our Festive Stars wall.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/
If you are able to support our work, you can make a donation and add a message to our Festive Stars wall.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
⭐As a charity, ELF relies on donations from individuals and organisations to provide accessible and reliable lung health information.
If you are able to support our work, you can make a donation and add a message to our Festive Stars wall.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/
If you are able to support our work, you can make a donation and add a message to our Festive Stars wall.
Learn more: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/
📖Patients with lung cancer help shape the future of rehabilitative care
A new study published in ERJ Open Research worked with people living with lung cancer and their carers to find out what matters most to them during rehabilitation.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
A new study published in ERJ Open Research worked with people living with lung cancer and their carers to find out what matters most to them during rehabilitation.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
📖Patients with lung cancer help shape the future of rehabilitative care
A new study published in ERJ Open Research worked with people living with lung cancer and their carers to find out what matters most to them during rehabilitation.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
A new study published in ERJ Open Research worked with people living with lung cancer and their carers to find out what matters most to them during rehabilitation.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
🚨The ELF Lung Cancer Patient Advisory Group (PAG) welcome lung cancer screening recommendations made in fifth European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5).
The PAG have shared their thoughts on what this means for patients across Europe: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
The PAG have shared their thoughts on what this means for patients across Europe: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
November 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🚨The ELF Lung Cancer Patient Advisory Group (PAG) welcome lung cancer screening recommendations made in fifth European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5).
The PAG have shared their thoughts on what this means for patients across Europe: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
The PAG have shared their thoughts on what this means for patients across Europe: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
💙 Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Living with or supporting someone with lung cancer can be challenging, and it is important to have access to clear, trustworthy information.
Learn more about lung cancer: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/lung-cancer/
Living with or supporting someone with lung cancer can be challenging, and it is important to have access to clear, trustworthy information.
Learn more about lung cancer: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/lung-cancer/
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
💙 Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Living with or supporting someone with lung cancer can be challenging, and it is important to have access to clear, trustworthy information.
Learn more about lung cancer: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/lung-cancer/
Living with or supporting someone with lung cancer can be challenging, and it is important to have access to clear, trustworthy information.
Learn more about lung cancer: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/lung-conditions/lung-cancer/
Have you registered for the upcoming Severe Asthma Patient Conference?
This free online event will focus on severe and difficult-to-control asthma, with a special spotlight on new treatments and managing other health issues that can occur with asthma.
Register now: europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
This free online event will focus on severe and difficult-to-control asthma, with a special spotlight on new treatments and managing other health issues that can occur with asthma.
Register now: europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Have you registered for the upcoming Severe Asthma Patient Conference?
This free online event will focus on severe and difficult-to-control asthma, with a special spotlight on new treatments and managing other health issues that can occur with asthma.
Register now: europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
This free online event will focus on severe and difficult-to-control asthma, with a special spotlight on new treatments and managing other health issues that can occur with asthma.
Register now: europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
💬 “Together we are stronger. We don’t give up!”
When Justine was first diagnosed with NTM, the lack of support groups for patients left her feeling isolated, so she decided to create her own.
Now she advocates for others living with NTM and bronchiectasis.
🔗: europeanlung.org/en/people-an...
When Justine was first diagnosed with NTM, the lack of support groups for patients left her feeling isolated, so she decided to create her own.
Now she advocates for others living with NTM and bronchiectasis.
🔗: europeanlung.org/en/people-an...
October 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
💬 “Together we are stronger. We don’t give up!”
When Justine was first diagnosed with NTM, the lack of support groups for patients left her feeling isolated, so she decided to create her own.
Now she advocates for others living with NTM and bronchiectasis.
🔗: europeanlung.org/en/people-an...
When Justine was first diagnosed with NTM, the lack of support groups for patients left her feeling isolated, so she decided to create her own.
Now she advocates for others living with NTM and bronchiectasis.
🔗: europeanlung.org/en/people-an...
Register now for the PCD Patient Conference 2025
Join ELF and BEAT-PCD on 29 November for expert updates on:
✅Transitional care from paediatrics to adulthood.
✅Managing your condition
✅The importance of nutrition when living with a chronic lung disease
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-ci...
Join ELF and BEAT-PCD on 29 November for expert updates on:
✅Transitional care from paediatrics to adulthood.
✅Managing your condition
✅The importance of nutrition when living with a chronic lung disease
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-ci...
October 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Register now for the PCD Patient Conference 2025
Join ELF and BEAT-PCD on 29 November for expert updates on:
✅Transitional care from paediatrics to adulthood.
✅Managing your condition
✅The importance of nutrition when living with a chronic lung disease
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-ci...
Join ELF and BEAT-PCD on 29 November for expert updates on:
✅Transitional care from paediatrics to adulthood.
✅Managing your condition
✅The importance of nutrition when living with a chronic lung disease
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-ci...
🚨New resource to support people using inhalers or nebulisers.
The new Nebuliser and Inhaler Guide helps adults understand their devices and choose what works best for them, developed with patients and professionals.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/informati...
The new Nebuliser and Inhaler Guide helps adults understand their devices and choose what works best for them, developed with patients and professionals.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/informati...
October 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🚨New resource to support people using inhalers or nebulisers.
The new Nebuliser and Inhaler Guide helps adults understand their devices and choose what works best for them, developed with patients and professionals.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/informati...
The new Nebuliser and Inhaler Guide helps adults understand their devices and choose what works best for them, developed with patients and professionals.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/informati...
🚨 Final call for applications! 🚨
Do you have lived experience of a lung condition and a passion for advocacy, awareness and patient education?
Apply to be the next ELF Chair (2026–2029) before 1 November 2025.
Details ➡️ https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-chair-2026-2029/
Do you have lived experience of a lung condition and a passion for advocacy, awareness and patient education?
Apply to be the next ELF Chair (2026–2029) before 1 November 2025.
Details ➡️ https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-chair-2026-2029/
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚨 Final call for applications! 🚨
Do you have lived experience of a lung condition and a passion for advocacy, awareness and patient education?
Apply to be the next ELF Chair (2026–2029) before 1 November 2025.
Details ➡️ https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-chair-2026-2029/
Do you have lived experience of a lung condition and a passion for advocacy, awareness and patient education?
Apply to be the next ELF Chair (2026–2029) before 1 November 2025.
Details ➡️ https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/elf-chair-2026-2029/
🌍 Join the @gcta.bsky.social webinar "Climate change and lung health" on 29 October 2025 to learn practical ways to protect your breathing and support healthier communities.
Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🌍 Join the @gcta.bsky.social webinar "Climate change and lung health" on 29 October 2025 to learn practical ways to protect your breathing and support healthier communities.
Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🫁 New guidance for better bronchiectasis care
Join our free, patient-friendly webinar on 8 November to learn what the new European bronchiectasis guidelines mean for you and how they can help improve communication with your healthcare team.
Register here: europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
Join our free, patient-friendly webinar on 8 November to learn what the new European bronchiectasis guidelines mean for you and how they can help improve communication with your healthcare team.
Register here: europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🫁 New guidance for better bronchiectasis care
Join our free, patient-friendly webinar on 8 November to learn what the new European bronchiectasis guidelines mean for you and how they can help improve communication with your healthcare team.
Register here: europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
Join our free, patient-friendly webinar on 8 November to learn what the new European bronchiectasis guidelines mean for you and how they can help improve communication with your healthcare team.
Register here: europeanlung.org/en/get-invol...
💛 Patient voices were centre stage at the ERS Congress 2025! ELF representatives shared insights, connected with peers and helped shape discussions in the new patient-centred studio sessions.
Learn more about their highlights and how you can get involved: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
Learn more about their highlights and how you can get involved: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
October 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
💛 Patient voices were centre stage at the ERS Congress 2025! ELF representatives shared insights, connected with peers and helped shape discussions in the new patient-centred studio sessions.
Learn more about their highlights and how you can get involved: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
Learn more about their highlights and how you can get involved: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
💙 Thank you to everyone who joined the ELF Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2025!
We brought together patients, carers & healthcare professionals to establish priorities for the year ahead, including youth engagement and strengthening patient advocacy.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
We brought together patients, carers & healthcare professionals to establish priorities for the year ahead, including youth engagement and strengthening patient advocacy.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
💙 Thank you to everyone who joined the ELF Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2025!
We brought together patients, carers & healthcare professionals to establish priorities for the year ahead, including youth engagement and strengthening patient advocacy.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...
We brought together patients, carers & healthcare professionals to establish priorities for the year ahead, including youth engagement and strengthening patient advocacy.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-and-...