Informing the general public
Despite their vast distribution, lung diseases are not considered by the general public to be widespread. It is thus a key concern of the DZL to provide the population with comprehensive, sound and generally understandable information on lung diseases.
The Lung Information Service, set up at the Helmholtz Zentrum München and sponsored by the DZL, is therefore an important component of the DZL. It offers patients and their relatives in German speaking countries easily understandable knowledge on all aspects of lung diseases from research and medical viewpoints.
The Lung Information Service in this way builds a bridge between research and direct use for patients and at the same time raises public awareness of lung diseases.