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 patientsJoin us for this free patient webinar from 17:30–18:45 CET on 4 November 2026 to hear the latest developments in alpha‑1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) research and learn about ongoing work to improve understanding, treatment and care.
Learn more and registerOn Wednesday 18 November from 13:00–17:00 CET join us for the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Patient Conference 2026. Organised in collaboration with the AMR-Lung Clinical Research Collaboration, this free online patient conference has been developed with input from patients and clinical experts.
Learn more and registerWe 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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