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Together we breathe: Menarini Group honors World Lung Day
September 25, 2026: together for lung health
Every year on September 25, the world comes together to mark World Lung Day, a global campaign launched by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies to raise awareness of lung health and to drive the fight against respiratory diseases. Healthy lungs are fundamental to our overall well-being, yet millions of people still live with chronic respiratory diseases without proper care. In the European Region alone, more than 81.7 million people are affected by chronic respiratory conditions, and many of these cases remain undiagnosed or poorly managed. Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) are the most common chronic respiratory diseases, and together, with other chronic respiratory conditions, rank as the sixth leading cause of death globally. This points to an urgent need for better prevention, earlier diagnosis and equitable access to treatment. Despite the vital role our lungs play in daily life, too many people continue to struggle to breathe without the support they need.¹,²