WESTERN Australians are being urged to take a simple step that could protect their health, with a free lung health check offered in Perth as more than 30 landmarks across the state light up blue this May.

The blue lights mark Lung Health Awareness Month and aim to bring lung health into everyday conversation, with a clear message: Your Lungs Matter.

In Western Australia, an estimated one in three people live with chronic lung conditions. Many people do not recognise the early signs or wait until symptoms become more serious before seeking help.

In Perth, the Institute for Respiratory Health will host a free lung health check event on Thursday, May 14 at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Watling Walk, G Block, from 9am to 4pm.

Nurses will run the check and give people a quick snapshot of their lung health and will also recommend next steps if needed.

People attending the free lung health check can register their expression of interest online and learn more about the Institute’s clinical trials program, which includes asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and other lung diseases.

Those who cannot attend are encouraged to learn the signs, speak with their doctor if they have concerns and start a conversation with family and friends.

To book a test visit the sign up page or visit the respiratory health website.