1 in 5 British Columbians live
with breathing difficulties

The BC Lung Foundation is a world leading
authority on lung disease and support.

Where we make a difference

For more than 110 years, BC Lung has been a leader in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, whether searching for treatments or cures to prevent or treat lung disease, keeping kids off tobacco and e-cigarettes, or fighting for laws that protect the air we all breathe.

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BREATHE: DIY Air Filters

Wildfire Smoke & Lung Health

Air Quality & Health Workshop 2025

The Latest News

ICYMI: Summer Newsletter 2025

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Check out what’s happening at the BC Lung Foundation in our Summer 2025 Newsletter. Click here to view!

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1st episode of 3 part ‘Lungs On Fire’ podcast series out now!

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As wildfires grow more intense and frequent in British Columbia, some of the best and brightest minds in lung health…

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Central Okanagan Foundation funds DIY Air Cleaners for 125 households at BREATHE Workshops in 2025

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The Central Okanagan Foundation generously provided $15,000 in funding for the BREATHE Project in 2025 – an initiative co-supported by…

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