ELF is dedicated to lung health throughout Europe, providing patient information and raising awareness about lung conditions. Instagram: @european_lung
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π This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, we are announcing the launch SOLACE+, a new European project that aims to expand access to lung cancer screening across Europe.
π europeanlung.org/en/news-andβ¦
Earlier detection saves lives.
#LCAM #SOLACEPlus
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β° Happening today! Our free Alpha-1 patient webinar.
Hear the latest AATD research updates, highlights from the ERS Alpha-1 Conference and take part in a live Q&A.
π europeanlung.org/en/get-invoβ¦
#Alpha1 #AATD #LungHealth #PatientVoice #Alpha1PatientWebinar2026
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π Join our free online #AMRPatientConference2026 and learn what this means for people living with lung conditions and hear the latest research and patient perspectives: bit.ly/3WKYwQ9
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18 Nov
π 13:00β17:00 CET
π» Free & online
#AMR #LungHealth
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π£ Applications are open to join the ELF Patient Advisory Committee for the next 3-year term.
Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/news-andβ¦
Connect with respiratory patient organisations across Europe and help guide ELF's work.
π Apply by 20 November.
#PatientOrganisations #LungHealth
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π« Could #COPD be recognised earlier?
Ahead of an upcoming @EuroRespSoc webinar, patient advocate Pieter van Eck and Dr Daiana Stolz share their perspectives on COPD stigma, diagnosis and prevention.
π Read the Q&A and register for the event: europeanlung.org/en/news-andβ¦
#COPDDay
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π November is #PHAwarenessMonth
π Learn more about pulmonary hypertension (#PH): europeanlung.org/en/informatβ¦
We are proud to work with PH patient organisations across Europe and beyond.
Explore our network and join us: europeanlung.org/en/people-aβ¦
#PulmonaryHypertension
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π’ Join the discussion on the future of lung health in Europe.
π europeanlung.org/jared/2026/β¦
How can Europe sustain action on long-term lung conditions beyond the #JARED project?
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11 November | 16:30β18:30 CET
π Brussels & online
#EU4Health @EU_HaDEA
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π On International #CareAndSupportDay, we are excited to introduce the #ELFChairsCampaign 2026-2029.
Over the next 3 years, Phil's campaign will spotlight unpaid and family #carers supporting people living with lung conditions.
π Learn more: europeanlung.org/en/projectsβ¦
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π€ Missed the #ERSCongress2026?
Selected sessions are now available for free on the @EuroRespSoc Respiratory Channel.
π₯ europeanlung.org/en/get-invoβ¦
Explore how patients, clinicians and researchers are working together to improve #LungHealth.
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π¬ Join the discussion on the future of #COPD care.
On 11 November, @EuroRespSoc will host a free webinar with expert and patient perspectives, including Pieter van Eck from the COPD Patient Advisory Group at @EuropeanLung.
π Register now: channel.ersnet.org/media-122β¦
@TheLancet
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π¬ "We do not have to be experts in everything, but we are experts in our own experiences."
Ahead of the #Alpha1PatientWebinar2026, Marion Wilkens and Karen O'Hara share why patient involvement matters in alpha-1 research and care.
Read & register: europeanlung.org/en/news-andβ¦
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π October is #HealthLiteracyMonth
Patients and carers can help make health information clearer and easier to understand.
Learn how to turn your experience into a voice for change through the European Patient Ambassador Programme (EPAP) π bit.ly/3UhZaE3
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Attending the #ERSAlpha12026 in Barcelona?
π Help us spread the word about this free webinar for people living with alpha-1: europeanlung.org/en/get-invoβ¦
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On 4 November, the #Alpha1PatientWebinar2026 will share the latest research and conference highlights, plus a live Q&A.
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π« New research from the EARCO registry found that #bronchiectasis was more common in people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (#AATD) who also had vasculitis.
π Read the summary: europeanlung.org/en/news-andβ¦
#Alpha1 #LungHealth #COPD @ERSpublications @EuroRespSoc #ERSAlpha1Conf
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π Living with #PCD, a rare condition, has inspired Lucy Dixon from @PCD_UK to become a leading patient advocate.
π Read her story this #PCDAwarenessMonth: europeanlung.org/en/news-andβ¦
#RareDisease #LungHealth #PatientAdvocacy
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π« From AI and air pollution to asthma, COPD and patient partnerships, #ERSCongress2026 showcased some of the latest developments in lung health research.
π₯: bit.ly/4i6oSmJ
#LungHealth #PatientVoice @EuroRespSoc
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ποΈ If you have been affected by cancer, join the @JA_PCM webinar on 26 October and help shape future discussions on personalised cancer medicine in Europe.
π bit.ly/4k6RUVS
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26 Oct | π 16:30β17:30 CET
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π¦ Ahead of the #AMRPatientConference2026, conference speakers Lisa McNeil and Dr Christina Thornton share why patient voices matter in tackling AMR.
π Read the Q&A and register: bit.ly/4BjSwxS
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18 Nov | π 13:00β17:00 CET
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π Lung Facts has just been updated with the latest data on lung disease across 21 countries.
Free, evidence-based data to support awareness-raising and advocacy efforts.
π Explore by country β international-respiratory-coβ¦
π Explore by disease β international-respiratory-coβ¦
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π Amazing work from our #HealthyLungsForLife grant recipients, who marked #WorldLungDay2026 with lung health activities across Ethiopia, the UK, Pakistan and Ukraine.
πeuropeanlung.org/en/news-andβ¦
Thanks to our grant recipients and partners, including @soarcommunity.
@EuroRespSoc
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