ELF is a patient-led organisation that works internationally to bring patients and the public together with healthcare professionals to improve lung health and advance diagnosis, treatment and care.
Learn about how we work with patientsThe European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress will take place from 27 September to 1 October this year in Amsterdam and online. We are delighted to once again welcome patient representatives from a wide range of countries, organisations and lung conditions as we work alongside experts towards a better future for respiratory care!
Learn moreJoin the Global Voices 2025 campaign by submitting a photo and short quote about your experience with a lung condition. By sharing real stories, you can help healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers better understand life with a lung condition.
Submit your photo by 1 July 2025 for a chance to be featured in the World Village display at ERS Congress. Help raise awareness and be part of a global movement.
Learn moreWe want everyone in Europe to have trustworthy information about lung health in their own language. The ELF Youth Group is for people aged 16 to 24 living with a lung condition.
It is a unique opportunity to help ELF pay attention to young people’s needs and continue to improve lung health and advance diagnosis, treatment and care for all.
Learn moreHealthy Lungs for Life is a global public awareness campaign. It raises awareness of the importance of lung health through a range of events, projects and promotional activities.
Find out moreLearn about the projects we are currently working on, including our task forces and clinical research collaborations. We run a global lung health campaign called Healthy Lung for Life – find out how you can get involved and keep your lungs healthy.
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