<![CDATA[Lung health during adolescence plays an important role in preventing chronic respiratory diseases later in life. This community service program aimed to improve students' knowledge of lung health while screening the risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) using the PUMA questionnaire. The program was conducted at St. Yoseph Junior High School using the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) approach, which integrated health education and respiratory risk assessment. Educational materials covered lung function, risk factors for respiratory diseases, the harmful effects of cigarette smoke and air pollution, and preventive strategies. A total of 170 students participated, with a mean age of 15.21 ± 0.64 years; 60.6% were male and 39.4% were female. Respiratory risk screening showed a mean PUMA score of 1.71 ± 1.24, with a median score of 1 (range 0–6). Most participants were classified as having a low risk of COPD, while only one student was identified as high risk. These findings indicate that adolescents generally have a low risk of chronic respiratory disease; however, continuous health education remains essential to encourage healthy lifestyles, reduce exposure to respiratory risk factors, and maintain optimal lung health from an early age. Community-based educational and screening programs can serve as effective preventive strategies for promoting respiratory health awareness among adolescents.]]>
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