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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The Latest News

Just released! BC Lung’s 2024 Impact Report

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The BC Lung Foundation has released its annual Impact Report, shedding light on the organization’s key initiatives and accomplishments in…

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Countdown to Climb!

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With Climb the Wall 2025 just under a month away, we’ve been chatting with firefighters and participants to learn more…

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B.C. school installs vape detectors in bathrooms to curb students’ use

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An Okanagan school district says it’s seeing success in addressing what has become an unhealthy and disruptive habit — students…

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