n World Lung Cancer Day, Aug. 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and its founding member, the American Thoracic Society, stress the importance of understanding lung cancer risk factors, as well as the importance of early detection through screening, and treatment.

Jul 28, 2023

International Lung Health Organizations Join to Raise Awareness for Bronchiectasis

A lesser-known chronic lung disease, bronchiectasis affects hundreds of thousands of children and adults worldwide.

Jun 29, 2023

Race-Neutral Testing Could Have Given Access to Life-Saving Lung Transplants for More Black Patients

Race-neutral lung function interpretation could increase access to lung transplants for Black patients with respiratory disease, according to new research published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society online ahead of print.

Jun 23, 2023

Press Releases

Forum of International Respiratory Societies Calls for Urgent Action to Expand Access to Pneumonia Prevention and Treatment Worldwide

World Lung Day 2024: International Respiratory Societies Call for Urgent Action on Air Pollution

2024 Respiratory Health Award Recipients Announced

ATS Applauds EPA Protective Standard on Particulate Matter Pollution

Experts Propose New Global Definition of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Lung Disease Physicians and Researchers Disappointed by Environmental Protection Agency's Slow-Motion Action to Curb Smog Ozone Air Pollution

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Earns Strong Recommendation in New Clinical Practice Guideline

Respiratory Groups Stress Lung Cancer Risks and Importance of Early Screening and Treatment for World Lung Cancer Day

International Lung Health Organizations Join to Raise Awareness for Bronchiectasis

Race-Neutral Testing Could Have Given Access to Life-Saving Lung Transplants for More Black Patients