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World COPD Day: 20 November
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease that causes breathlessness, chronic sputum production and cough. There are 300 million current cases
World Pneumonia Day: Respiratory groups call for an end to preventable pneumonia deaths
In support of World Pneumonia Day, 12 November, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) calls for an end to preventable pneumonia deaths, ensuring equitable
World Lung Day 2019: Respiratory Groups Unite to Call for Healthy Lungs for All
Today, on World Lung Day (WLD), members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) are united with WLD partner organisations to advocate for respiratory
FIRS attends United Nations hearing on universal health coverage
Today, on 23 September 2019, the Forum of International Respiratory (FIRS) will attend the high-level meeting on universal health coverage (UHC) held at the United
Global study links short-term air pollution exposure to cardiovascular and respiratory mortality, warns international respiratory group
An article published in the New England Journal of Medicine found associations between short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and cardiovascular and respiratory
World Lung Cancer Day 2019: Respiratory groups raise awareness about lung cancer risks, screening, and treatments
On World Lung Cancer Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) commemorates, celebrates and supports those impacted by lung cancer. FIRS continues to support