World Lung Day

World Lung Day is an annual campaign observed on September 25th to raise awareness about lung health and promote better lung care around the world. It endeavours to highlight the importance of healthy lungs and to address the causes and prevention methods of lung diseases. The idea of World Lung Day (WLD) was first created during the 2016 FIRS Kyoto Assembly meeting hosted by Michiaki Mishima, FIRS President. Respiratory diseases impose an immense worldwide health burden. Globally, 4 million people die prematurely from chronic respiratory diseases which include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, acute lower respiratory tract infections, tuberculosis, and lung cancer.

Prevention of Lungs diseases

Lung diseases can be prevented by detecting and treating the underlying cause early and practicing the following preventive measures:

• Abstaining smoking
• Avoiding exposure to air pollutants and certain chemicals
• Avoiding second-hand smoke
• Eating a healthy diet
• Getting regular checkups
• Being physically active
• Taking vaccines