European Lung Foundation

European Lung Foundation The European Lung Foundation (ELF) was founded by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) to bring together patients and the public with professionals.

🫁 Sputum: a guide for people with lung conditions Sputum (also called mucus or phlegm) can be an important part of manag...
31/12/2025

🫁 Sputum: a guide for people with lung conditions

Sputum (also called mucus or phlegm) can be an important part of managing your lung health, especially if you live with bronchiectasis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, PCD, aspergillosis or have a chest infection like pneumonia or TB.

👉 Our new guide explains what sputum is, why healthcare professionals may ask for a sputum sample, how to collect and store it properly, and how the results are used to guide your care.

Find out more and read the guide here: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/living-with-a-lung-condition/a-guide-to-sputum-for-people-with-lung-conditions/

❄️ Looking after your mental health this winter Living with a lung condition can affect both physical and mental healt...
30/12/2025

❄️ Looking after your mental health this winter

Living with a lung condition can affect both physical and mental health. And winter can make things feel even more difficult. There are simple ways to support your wellbeing during the colder months, such as:

💙 Keeping active

💙 Practicing mindfulness and relaxation

💙 Eating well

💙 Taking steps to help yourself, such as engaging with hobbies

💙 Talking to loved ones

💙 Knowing when to reach out for help

Learn more about managing your mental health: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/looking-after-your-health-and-wellbeing-over-winter/

📣 Registration for the Patient Conference is now open! 📌21 March 2026 Do not miss the chance to learn and understand m...
29/12/2025

📣 Registration for the Patient Conference is now open! 📌21 March 2026

Do not miss the chance to learn and understand more about bronchiectasis from healthcare experts and people affected by the condition. There will be live presentations, videos and the opportunity to ask the speakers questions.

Visit the event page to find out more and register for free! https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/bronchiectasis-patient-conference-2026/

⭐ There is still time to take part in the ELF Festive Stars campaign. Your donation can help us continue to publish pati...
29/12/2025

⭐ There is still time to take part in the ELF Festive Stars campaign.

Your donation can help us continue to publish patient-friendly information, increase translations and support patient representatives in 2026!

If you would like to share why ELF matters to you, your message will appear as a shining star on our festive wall.

Learn more and get involved: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/

❄️ Learn more about indoor air pollution ❄️ As we spend more time indoors during the colder months, it is important to m...
27/12/2025

❄️ Learn more about indoor air pollution ❄️

As we spend more time indoors during the colder months, it is important to maintain clean and healthy indoor air.

Indoor air pollution can come from several sources:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Smoking, indoor fires or heaters and cleaning products.
🏠 Poor ventilation in some buildings can increase damp and mould.
🦠 Prolonged exposure to pets, indoor plants, dust and dampness can trigger unpleasant symptoms.

If you are interested in hearing the latest news on indoor air pollution, register for the upcoming ELF Breathe Clean Air Patient Conference: https://europeanlung.org/en/get-involved/events/breathe-clean-air-patient-conference-2026/

Learn more about indoor air pollution: https://europeanlung.org/en/information-hub/keeping-lungs-healthy/indoor-air-pollution/

🎄 The ELF offices are now closed for the holidays. Before we finish, we wanted to say a big thank you for an incredible ...
24/12/2025

🎄 The ELF offices are now closed for the holidays. Before we finish, we wanted to say a big thank you for an incredible 2025!

This year, thousands of you joined us at online conferences, contributed to our Patient Advisory Groups and celebrated our largest-ever Patient Organisation Networking Day at the ERS Congress. Your dedication continues to inspire our community.

Special thanks to the ELF Council, the Patient Advisory Committee, 326 Patient Advisory Group members, working groups, and the ELF Youth Group. Your time and ideas make a real difference. 🌟

As 2026 approaches, we look forward to building new partnerships and continuing our work for better treatment and care for all.

💫 P.S. Thank you to everyone who shared messages in our Festive Stars campaign! You can still donate and leave your star here: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/

📖 Being born too early can affect how the lungs function throughout a person’s life. New research published in the Lance...
23/12/2025

📖 Being born too early can affect how the lungs function throughout a person’s life.

New research published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine highlights that being born too early can shape lung health for the rest of a person’s life and that these effects may not be known until later on. 🫁

The authors believe that people affected should receive long-term monitoring, starting in childhood and including regular lung function checks throughout life.

Read the full summary: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/how-being-born-prematurely-affects-lung-health-across-life/

💙 Looking back at ELF Patient Advisory Group (PAG) activities this year As 2025 comes to an end, we would like to say a...
22/12/2025

💙 Looking back at ELF Patient Advisory Group (PAG) activities this year

As 2025 comes to an end, we would like to say a huge thank you to our PAG members for all of their hard work this year.

From hosting patient conferences to helping shape the latest lung health research and information, our PAGs continue to ensure people with lung conditions have a strong voice in respiratory health across Europe.

Read our 2025 highlights: https://europeanlung.org/en/news-and-blog/looking-back-on-patient-advisory-group-activities-in-2025/

Thank you to everyone who has already taken part in the ELF Festive Stars campaign. ⭐ So far, we have 11 stars shining o...
20/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who has already taken part in the ELF Festive Stars campaign. ⭐

So far, we have 11 stars shining on our festive wall. Each message reflects the strength of our community and the importance of patient voices in lung health.

Help us reach our goal of 50! If you would like to support ELF and this year’s campaign, you can donate and add your message to the wall.

Learn more and get involved: https://europeanlung.org/en/festive-stars/

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