International Respiratory Coalition

Working to promote excellence internationally

We are a member of the International Respiratory Coalition (IRC).

The Coalition, led by the European Respiratory Society (ERS), brings together healthcare professionals, patients and industry partners across Europe. 

The IRC is calling on policymakers in WHO European region countries to create national strategies to transform post-pandemic respiratory care and reduce mortality from respiratory diseases by a third globally by 2030.

Access the IRC website

 
The IRC provide data on the current burden of respiratory illnesses.

Read the IRC's page on Lung Facts

The Taskforce for Lung Health (which is supported by Asthma + Lung UK, and of which BTS is a member) is taking forward the work of the IRC in the UK, calling on the Government to take action on prevention, develop new models of care, reduce health inequalities, and prioritise research, data and insight.

Watch the video to find out more about the UK's work with the IRC.