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The sooner you blow, the sooner you know! Canadian Lung Association wants those at risk for lung disease to get tested.

Ottawa, ON, October 14, 2011 – A simple breathing test can test for serious lung disease, yet only 26 per cent of current and former Canadian smokers over age 40 are aware of it, according to a new poll released by the

Canadian Lung Association applauds federal action on new tobacco warnings

(Ottawa) – The Canadian Lung Association (CLA) is welcoming federal government action to mandate stronger warning labels on tobacco products. Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq today announced the coming into force of new

Announcement: Canadian Thoracic Society releases Home Mechanical Ventilation Guidelines 

The Canadian Thoracic Society Home Mechanical Ventilation (HMV) Clinical Assembly is proud to announce the release of the first Canadian guideline on HMV, "Home Mechanical Ventilation: A Canadian Thoracic Society

Calgary student wins the first Lung Cancer Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting

Winning entry highlights society’s lack of compassion for those with lung cancer and the pain, sadness and loss they endure The Canadian Lung Association and Lung Cancer Canada, in partnership with the Global Lung Cancer

The Canadian Lung Association announces 2011-12 Board of Directors

The Canadian Lung Association is pleased to announce the election of Richard Shuhany as the Chair of the CLA Board of CLA Directors for the 2011/2012 year. Mr. Shuhany, C.A., has been a past chairperson and member of the

Celebrating lung health champions

The Canadian Lung Association announces its 2011 award winning volunteers and staff The Canadian Lung Association salutes its award-winning volunteers and staff for their contributions to improving lung health. "Across

10 easy steps for Clean Air Day!

Breathing polluted air affects your lung health now and in the future. Here are some simple actions you can take to reduce air pollution and to keep the air cleaner and healthier for everyone to breathe: Walk, bike

World Asthma Day: Do you have an asthma action plan?

The Canadian Lung Association urges people with asthma to talk to their doctor about a written asthma action plan On World Asthma Day (May 3rd), The Canadian Lung Association encourages people with asthma to talk to

Announcement: Canadian Thoracic Society releases new Dyspnea Guidelines in advanced COPD

April 4, 2011: The Canadian Thoracic Society released new guidelines on dyspnea treatment in people with advanced COPD. The guidelines are created for health-care professionals by health-care professionals who are

World TB Day - The Canadian Lung Association Joins an International Team to Tackle TB worldwide and supports the fight in Canada’s North

The Canadian Lung Association will provide technical expertise on an international health team that will fight tuberculosis (TB) around the world. TB CARE II is a five-year project that will assist countries most