An insight into the mental health and quality of life of people living with chronic lung conditions

<bold>Introduction:</bold> Mental health issues in chronic lung conditions worsen disease outcomes, quality of life, and treatment adherence yet mental health remains under-addressed. <bold>Objective:</bold> Explore the impact of chronic lung diseases on mental health and daily life, providing insights to improve outcomes. <bold>Methods:</bold> Anonymous international survey conducted in 2024/5. Ethics exemption granted in the US. Respondents (n=399) reside in the USA (147;37%), Bosnia & Herzegovina (48;12%), Serbia (20;5%), Slovenia (32;8%), Croatia (32; 8%), Poland (14;4%), Ukraine (99;25%), and Malta (7;2%). <bold>Results:</bold> Respondents reported living with asthma (202; 51%), COPD (93;23%), or pulmonary hypertension (173;43%), or being caregivers (n=127), some with co-morbidity. Many sought psychological help (48%) and needed assistance with activities outside the home (74%). Common issues included irritation (94%), exhaustion (97%), sleep trouble (93%), reduced sexual interest (37% often, 46% sometimes), and feeling worthless (24% often, 47% sometimes). Coping mechanisms included community support (87%) and professional help (67%); attitudes were similar in most countries other than Poland which may reflect its sample size (Figure). <bold>Conclusion:</bold> This community survey highlights unmet needs in people living with chronic lung disease, urging integrated care, policy changes, mental health advocacy, and patient-centered approaches. Survey was funded by GAAPP <fig><object-id>erj;66/suppl_69/PA6003/F1</object-id><object-id>F1</object-id><object-id>F1</object-id><graphic></graphic></fig>