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Pulmonary rehabilitation remains one of the most effective interventions available for chronic respiratory disease. Learn about the latest developments in the Pulmonary Physiology and Rehabilitation Section in CHEST Physician: hubs.la/Q04knH7t0

Looking to meet new people, learn a new skill, and support your lung health? Join our fantastic Harmonica for Lung Health group! Learn to play folk and country and blues music, as well as learning new breathing techniques and strengthening your breathing and coughing muscles. Our next set of sessions start on Thursday 25th June at 10:30am. Due to popularity of this wonderful group, places are limited so sign up today to secure your spot, orlo.uk/GEoEI

Neighbourhood health will only succeed if rehabilitation is built in from the start. That is the message we took to #NHSConfedExpo as we launched our new report ‘5 Principles for neighbourhood health’, putting our message directly in front of senior NHS leaders. #RightToRehab

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Great presentation at Scottish National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Conference @NHSSPRAG What colour is septum

📣 We’re excited to announce the launch of our new TikTok channel - Touch Medical Media! We’re expanding our digital presence to bring you engaging, informative, and high-quality medical content in a fresh and accessible format. 🎥 From insightful health updates to behind-the-scenes perspectives in medical media, there’s plenty more on the way, so watch this space! 👉 Follow us now on TikTok and be part of the journey as new content rolls out soon - tiktok.com/@touchmedicalmedi… Stay tuned, exciting things are coming. #TouchMedicalMedia #TikTokLaunch #MedicalEducation #FollowUs

Award winning anti smoking commercial #WorldNotobaccoDay youtu.be/JndtG8Y7yfw?si=LPj3…

Today is #WorldNotobaccoDay. This year has seen a historic step forward for everyone affected by lung conditions, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill became law, creating a “smoke-free generation”. However, there’s still work to be done now the bill has become law. Now is the time to ensure these new regulations protect people with lung conditions.

On #WorldNoTobaccoDay, we are reminded that tobacco smoke does not only affect smokers, but also those around them. The EU-funded project #LungHealth4Life helps raise awareness in schools and communities. 👉 Learn more: lunghealth4life.eu

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) may be the single most important health metric for lowering mortality risk — yet it remains underappreciated in clinical practice.⁠ A study of 120,000 people who underwent exercise treadmill testing found striking results. When comparing the lowest CRF group to those just slightly more fit, the lowest fitness group had a 95% greater risk of death. For context, having diabetes or a history of smoking was associated with about a 40% greater risk.⁠ The flip side? Those in the highest CRF group had an 85% lower risk of death compared to the lowest group. The data from this and many other studies support the same conclusion: the higher the CRF, the lower the risk of death.⁠ "Not enough doctors or patients understand how important CRF is for their overall health," researchers note. "No other topic in healthcare has a greater potential to improve health at both the population and the individual level." Read more by tapping the link: mdsc.pe/4vfhgDA

COPD stage progression and regression: a multistate transition analysis of the COPDGene cohort This multistate model analysis of COPDGene study data found that individuals with COPD can regress to GOLD 0, especially from GOLD 1 or PRISm doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag… @atscommunity

Did you miss the spectacular #Pneumonia Control in LMICs Workshop at #ISPPD2026 in Copenhagen? Don't worry, it's all 👉stoppneumonia.org/https-stop… 🙏 @QuachAlicia @Fiona_M_Russell @toddflorin1 @CatiaCilloniz @findingpneumo @besongm8 @Fantwit @DebbyBogaert @shibuvij more

Calling all researchers in respiratory medicine! The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and Thorax, in collaboration with the British Thoracic Society, invite you to submit your work for the 2026 BTS Winter Meeting (25–27 November 2026). Submit your research by 30 June 2026 for a chance to be fast-tracked for publication: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tho…

A special thank you to the students volunteering at #CSRT2026: Kathleen, Makenna, Raunika and Winnie😀

Real-life stories in magazines, newspapers, on the radio and TV are some of the best ways to raise awareness of pulmonary rehabilitation #pulmonaryrehabilitation Week June 15-19 2026 #31DaysofPRIdeas dropbox.com/scl/fi/qx933n5t4…

Yesterday we were at the #BalmoralShow hosting an event as part of our role as charity partner of the Agri-Rural Health Forum, helping to highlight the importance of lung health for those working in the agricultural industry. Policy and Public Affairs Officer from @asthmalunguk NI @Andrew_ALUK explains more.

Breathlessness, chronic cough, bronchiectasis silently steals quality of life. But there’s hope. Pulmonary rehabilitation is proving to be a game changer in restoring function, independence, and dignity for patients with chronic lung disease. Join us for an insightful #DOLSWebinar as experts unpack how Pulmonary Rehabilitation is transforming lung health outcomes and why it must be part of standard care. 🗓 20th May | ⏰ 3–4PM (EAT) 🔗 Register in advance for this meeting t.ly/NmF0l Don’t miss this conversation @EuroRespSoc @josephokia @BusogaHealth @DrBalukuJoseph @pulm_rehabUHL @prwukee @UABPulmonary @katswincey @rianom @AhmedDdungu1 @ZahiraAhmed5 @brucekirenga @rnantanda @Jackynakabira #LungInstitute

Recently our Loughborough Breathe Easy support group celebrated their 20th anniversary! It’s a huge achievement to provide 20 years of support and community building to people living with lung conditions in Loughborough. Anna Murphy, member of our Asthma Lung Research Review Panel and Consultant Respiratory Pharmacist with the NHS said: “For the past two decades, this group has brought people together and provided support, and education around respiratory health. The members enjoy benefits of the weekly exercise class, alongside monthly education sessions led by guest speakers.” “Local support groups for patients in the community are vital. They provide not only practical guidance, but also a sense of connection that can make a real difference to people living with lung conditions.” Congratulations on this impressive milestone to all involved! You can find your community our website: asthmaandlung.org.uk/help/su…

Our chair opens up the 2026 ARNS Conference Amazing first day and a great turnout. #ARNS26

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