Protect your lungs

Every day you breathe about 22,000 times. Your lungs and their health is vital to helping you live well, everyday. We can always do more to take steps towards better lung health. Incorporating simple things like staying active, focusing on good posture and keeping hydrated are great first steps towards protecting your lungs. Of course, quitting smoking, being mindful of air quality, and protecting your lungs at work also go a long way to improving or maintaining healthy lungs.

Check your lung health

Take control of your lung health and don’t miss the signs that something isn’t right. Anyone can get lung disease or lung cancer. Breathlessness, a persistent cough, and fatigue are a few of the symptoms many of us ignore or put down to something else. Check how healthy your lungs are by completing our 2 minute Lung Health Checklist.

Ways to protect your lungs

Don’t take your lungs for granted. Keep your lung health front of mind with these simple, every day ways you can protect your lungs and aim for better lung health.

Protect yourself and your mates

Take our quick healthy lungs at work quiz to learn how to protect yourself and your mates. The more you know about the risks, the better you can protect your lungs at work and make choices that protect your lung health now and in the future.

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