Source: European Parliament
On the 3rd of June, SANT Members will hold an exchange of views with the representatives of European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations and European Respiratory Society.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of the leading cause of death in Europe. It is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems.
The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA) is a European alliance of over 30 allergy, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients’ associations representing 30% of European citizens currently living with these diseases.
The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is an international organisation that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and other experts working in respiratory medicine. It is one of the leading medical organisations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership representing over 140 countries worldwide.