Lung Care Foundation

Lung Care Foundation We are a Social Impact Trust working towards "ACT (Awareness, Clinical Care, Think Tank) for Clean Air

19/09/2025

Clean air is not optional—it’s essential. 🌍

On Spinal Cord Injury Day & International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, Lung Care Foundation partnered with Indian Spinal Injuries Centre to highlight the urgent intersection of air quality and patient health.

Key highlights:

🗣 Awareness sessions by health professionals educated patients, staff, students & caregivers on air pollution’s health impacts

💨 Free pulmonary function tests (PFT) for staff & patients

👨‍⚕️ Six leading specialists joined Doctors for Clean Air & Climate Action

📊 Posters & materials increased visibility of air pollution’s health impacts

This collaboration proves healthcare advocacy must extend beyond treatment—it’s about protecting communities from preventable risks.

Together, we’re building a future where health starts with the air we breathe.
👉 Do you think hospitals should play a bigger role in clean air advocacy? Comment below!

🩺 Amritsar Administration and Lung Care Foundation join hands with doctors for stubble-free Amritsar.On August 19, docto...
17/09/2025

🩺 Amritsar Administration and Lung Care Foundation join hands with doctors for stubble-free Amritsar.

On August 19, doctors & CHOs across Amritsar were trained by Civil Surgeon Dr. Kiran Amritsar Health department and Lung Care Foundation to fight the hidden epidemic: stubble smoke.

🫁 From pink lungs at birth ➝ blackened lungs in adulthood, doctors saw the harsh reality.
✅ They pledged to take this awareness into villages
✅ Resource kits distributed
✅ Village-level campaigns kickstarted

This is the first step towards a .

Air pollution is not just an environmental issue- it is a health emergency.On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Sk...
09/09/2025

Air pollution is not just an environmental issue- it is a health emergency.

On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, doctors, staff, and students from King George Medical College, Lucknow, led by Dr. Surya Kant ( Kch Respiratory )(Professor & Head, Dept. of Respiratory Medicine & National Core Committee Member, DFCA), joined Lung Care Foundation & Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action in a walkathon for awareness- because the fight for clean air is the fight for healthy lungs, healthy ageing, and a healthier future.

The message was clear:
“Saaf hawa hai har nagrik ki zimmedari.”

Every breath matters. Every action counts. Together, we can protect our right to breathe clean air.

07/09/2025

“Our duty goes beyond prescribing medicines. We also need to prescribe something far more essential- clean air.”

Dr. Rhea Rajkumar shares why the Clean Air Prescription Toolkit is more than a resource- it is a call to leadership for every healthcare professional.

📘 Explore the toolkit today. Because every patient deserves the right to breathe clean air.

Download the clean Air Prescription: https://doctorsforcleanair.org/knowledge-hub/

Air pollution and climate change are not distant threats- they are fueling today’s health crises and biodiversity loss.I...
07/09/2025

Air pollution and climate change are not distant threats- they are fueling today’s health crises and biodiversity loss.

In this latest article, Dr Anand Prakash Maheshwari, Patron, Lung Care Foundation, calls for immediate collective action, emphasizing civic engagement and robust policy enforcement as the keys to safeguarding clean air and blue skies for generations to come.

Read here: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/clean-air-for-blue-skies-lets-act-before-its-too-late/articleshow/123739778.cms

07/09/2025

What if doctors could prescribe more than medicines?

Air pollution is silently cutting lives short, yet the most powerful prescription isn’t found in a pharmacy but in the air we breathe.

In this message, we reveal why the Clean Air Prescription Toolkit is built to empower doctors to go beyond treatment to prevention and advocacy. Because when doctors raise their voice, society listens.

Together, we can heal not just patients but the very air that keeps us alive.

📘 Download the toolkit today: https://doctorsforcleanair.org/knowledge-hub/

Every breath we take shapes our future.With 99% of people breathing polluted air, the fight for clean air is the fight f...
07/09/2025

Every breath we take shapes our future.
With 99% of people breathing polluted air, the fight for clean air is the fight for life.

It’s time to protect what matters most- the air we breathe. 🌍🫁

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Clean air is not just a climate issue- it’s a health issue.On the occasion of International Day of Clean Air for Blue Sk...
05/09/2025

Clean air is not just a climate issue- it’s a health issue.

On the occasion of International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and Spinal Cord Injury Day, Lung Care Foundation and Indian Spinal Injuries Centre came together to raise awareness about how air pollution affects everyone- especially those with mobility impairments and spinal cord injuries.

🩺 Medical Experts including Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri, Dr. Raj Kumar, Dr. (Col) Vijay Dutta, Dr. Rimsha, Dr. Vivek Lumba, Dr Hina shared how polluted air worsens respiratory health and why clean air must be a basic right for all.

Dr Rajiv Khurana concluded the session with a thank you note, motivated the audience to take a step towards and applauded them for their efforts so far!

💨 Over 100 doctors, staff, patients & students joined the event, which also included free lung function tests (PFTs) to help identify early signs of asthma, COPD, and other respiratory illnesses.

👏 6 doctors were honoured with lifetime membership of Doctors for Clean Air & Climate Action.

Clean air = stronger lungs, healthier lives. Together, we can build a future where every breath counts. 🌱💨

04/09/2025

Air pollution is more than smoke and dust in the sky. It is a health emergency.
🚨 Over 20 lakh lives are lost to polluted air in India every year.
👶 Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are most at risk.

That’s why on this international day of clean air for blue skies, we focus on the Clean Air Prescription Toolkit- a practical guide that helps doctors:
🩺 Prescribe clean air advice alongside medicines
🌍 Advocate for systemic change
🤝 Inspire patients, colleagues & policymakers

Because clean air is the most basic medicine.

📘 Doctors, this toolkit is for you.
📥 Download your copy now: https://doctorsforcleanair.org/knowledge-hub/

29/08/2025

With the basics of asthma care, early warning recognition, and emergency response skills, YOU can make the difference between fear and freedom for a child with asthma.

Together, let’s ensure schools remain safe spaces where every child can learn, play, and dream without limits.

Your role as educators & guardians is invaluable

Enroll for the complete 45-minute training here: http://asthmatraining.graphy.com and earn a free certificate!

28/08/2025

Indoor Air Pollution: The Hidden Danger

Did you know the air inside your home can sometimes be more polluted than outdoor air?
Everyday activities, such as cooking with biogas, exposure to dust mites in bedding, use of cleaning chemicals, and inhalation of mold spores, can silently damage your lungs, heart, and overall health.

In this video, learn how to:
✔️ Identify common sources of indoor air pollution
✔️ Protect your family’s respiratory health
✔️ Take simple steps to create a safe and healthy home

👉Watch now to breathe better, live healthier, and safeguard your loved ones.

Hands-On Training, Life-Saving Impact! 💨🏫Over the past few days, we conducted Asthma Readiness Training (ART) workshops ...
27/08/2025

Hands-On Training, Life-Saving Impact! 💨🏫

Over the past few days, we conducted Asthma Readiness Training (ART) workshops for nearly 80 teachers at the following locations:
🏫 Indraprastha Modern School, Rohini
🏫 Greenwood Public School, Gurugram
🏫 Vidyashree Sneh Chhaya, Mamura, Noida
🏫 Vidyashree Sneh Chhaya, Harola, Noida

Teachers learned to spot asthma symptoms early, respond in emergencies, and use inhalers the right way, skills that can save children’s lives inside classrooms.

Together, we’re protecting children, empowering educators, and building asthma-safe schools across India.

You can also enroll for our free 45-min online training at http://asthmatraining.graphy.com and earn a certificate.



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