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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World-class Research & Innovation

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Our Lung Health Community

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The Latest News

BC Lung’s 2026 State of the Air Report Examines the Health Impacts of a Changing Climate

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As climate change continues to impact communities across British Columbia, the need for accessible, science-based air quality information has never…

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Summer 2026 Newsletter!

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Check out what’s happening at the BC Lung Foundation in our Summer 2026 Newsletter. You’ll read about innovative programs like our…

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Students get creative with the Smoke-Free Generation Student Video Contest

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This Spring, the BC Lung Foundation held our 2nd annual Smoke-Free Generation Student Video Contest to encourage youth to avoid…

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