“A diagnosis is a frame — but you choose what to fill it with.”
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We are with you in every breath
Linshom was founded by lung patients for other patients — to be a home, community and source of information at every stage of the journey, for any lung disease.
Comprehensive and clear information — overview, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and life with the disease.
Personal conversations between patients and pulmonologists — each episode about a different disease and about living with lung disease
Shira Emuna Amsalem shares an inspiring personal story about living with pulmonary arterial hypertension, about struggling with a rare and complex disease, and about choosing not to give up on the dream of studying medicine despite everything.
Breathing Conversations — a podcast about lung diseases
Anat Yaari shares a hopeful personal journey about struggling with severe asthma for decades, about the price the disease has taken, and about the opportunity to breathe better thanks to modern advanced treatments.
Breathing Conversations — a podcast about lung diseases
Dubi Kordonsky courageously tells about living with PCD, about the daily struggle with chronic cough, treatment and exacerbations, and about choosing not to let the disease define his life.
Breathing Conversations — a podcast about lung diseases
Ronit Vysoker shares a touching personal story about living with bronchiectasis, about the loneliness and difficulties many patients go through on the path to diagnosis, and about the importance of proper treatment, support and community.
Breathing Conversations — a podcast about lung diseases
Rivka Bager shares an inspiring life story about struggling with COPD, about living with a chronic and complex lung disease, and about the strength to continue exercising, treatment and maintaining stability.
Breathing Conversations — a podcast about lung diseases
Yosef Ben Moshe shares a deeply personal and inspiring story about living with pulmonary fibrosis, about the deterioration that led to the need for a lung transplant, and about the daily struggle with the complex wait for the moment that will change his life.
Breathing Conversations — a podcast about lung diseases
Ari Sherman shares a touching personal story about life after lung transplant, about moments of shock, fear and hope after surgery, and about the gradual path back to a full life.
Breathing Conversations — a podcast about lung diseases
Sarah Kriel shares an inspiring personal story about living with pulmonary fibrosis, and alongside her, Dr. Mike Segal explains the disease, the treatment options available today, and the importance of early diagnosis, activity and optimism throughout the journey.
Breathing Conversations — a podcast about lung diseases
Free membership for people living with a chronic lung disease — together we breathe better
Living with a chronic lung disease? Your place is with us. Join the Linshom membership club — a completely free membership that connects you to everything happening in the community.
From patients who chose to live life to the fullest — just like you
“A diagnosis is a frame — but you choose what to fill it with.”
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“Showing weakness isn’t a bad thing — it’s the very ability to say ‘I’m scared’ that gives real strength.”
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"My grandson sends me a message on WhatsApp saying 'my beloved grandmother' — and life gains meaning again."
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"The right to live a family life, to love and be loved — is worth any difficulty along the way."
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"I decided I would be a medical miracle — and take responsibility for my own life."
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"Those who have walked this path know how much breathing is not something to be taken for granted. That's where the association was born."
Lung Transplant Recipient | Association Founder
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"I heard them calling me to come back — and since then I know how precious every breath is."
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"No matter what, I believe in 'this is what we have, and we will win with it!' — I won't give up because you can't give up."
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"Illness changes life — but does not take its meaning."
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"Even with chronic lung disease, you can learn to live a fuller and better life."
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"Illness is part of my life, but it is not who I am."
Full StoryPatient Journey Survey · The COPD Community
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patients: help shape the association’s policies and programs for treating the disease.
We invite you to answer our survey — a few short questions about your path to diagnosis, follow-up and treatment — so we know where to improve and what to fight for on your behalf. Please note: the survey is in Hebrew.
Responses are kept confidential and used for statistical analysis only.
The survey is conducted by the Brandman Institute on behalf of Sanofi, in partnership with Linshom - Israel Lung Association.
Have a question? Need help? The association team is here for you — always. We are with you at every step of your journey.
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