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World COPD Day, 18 November
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease that causes breathlessness, chronic sputum production and cough.
The 19th annual World COPD
World Lung Day 2020: Respiratory groups call for research to prevent, detect and treat respiratory infections
Today, on World Lung Day (WLD), the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), members and WLD partner organisations unite to advocate for respiratory health globally
World Lung Day: 25 September 2020
World Lung Day (WLD), 25 September, is a day for lung health advocacy and action, an opportunity for us all to unite and promote better
World Lung Cancer Day 2020: Respiratory groups stress lung cancer risks and importance of early screening and treatment
In support of World Lung Cancer Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), calls for more awareness and understanding of lung cancer risk factors,
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies: We must continue to be vigilant to control the spread of COVID-19
COVID-19 cases continue to rise globally. Some countries are still dealing with large epidemics, whilst others are at various stages of reopening society. Many countries
Respiratory groups call for stronger measures to protect young people from tobacco industry marketing
On World No Tobacco Day, 31 May, 2020, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), calls on governments and policymakers to implement stronger measures to