Asturpar

ASTURPAR, the Asturian Society of Respiratory Pathology, is a nonprofit scientific and healthcare organisation in Oviedo, Spain. It brings together doctors, surgeons and nursing professionals with a shared interest in the respiratory system, related diseases and their prevention. The society works to advance respiratory medicine through research, professional development and the exchange of knowledge, while also helping the public learn about lung health.

ASTURPAR organises specialist congresses, scientific sessions, nursing events, workshops and debates for healthcare professionals and others interested in respiratory health. Its public information covers conditions such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis, lung cancer and emphysema, as well as occupational lung diseases linked to exposure to dust, gases and chemicals. The organisation also shares professional resources, including information on good practice, and provides details about grants and financial support for specialists. Public awareness initiatives, such as its smoke-free race, promote understanding of tobacco risks and healthier habits. Through its events, educational materials and research support, ASTURPAR connects respiratory health professionals and contributes to progress in pneumology.