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1. lunghealth.ca › lung-disease › a-to-zCOPD - Lung Health Foundation - Support - Treatment

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   The Lung health foundation’s Lung Health Line The Lung Health Line is a free, confidential lung information service offered between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, Eastern time. To speak with a Certified Respiratory Educator (a healthcare professional with special training in COPD) call 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) or email at info@lunghealth.ca .

2. lunghealth.ca › copdChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Lung Health ...

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that causes difficulty exhaling air from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It is estimated that 1.6 million Canadians live with it – yet it is believed that almost as many have COPD and don’t know it.

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4. lunghealth.ca › 06 › 2021_LHF_COPD-Handbook-2Living with COPD - Lung Health

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   • Contact our Lung Health Line and speak with a Certified Respiratory Educator about quitting. Call 1-888-344-LUNG (5864), email info@lunghealth.ca, or visit lunghealth.ca to chat live. • Use the Journey2Quit workbook to help you set up your quit smoking plan 8 Lung Health Line: 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) The Lung Health Foundation

5. federatedhealth.ca › 2024/05/10 › spotlight-lung-healthSpotlight on the Lung Health Foundation - Federated Health ...

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   May 10, 2024 · The Lung Health Foundation (formerly the Ontario Lung Association) has a history that goes back more than 100 years; currently, it is dedicated to ending the gaps in the prevention, diagnosis, and care of lung disease in Ontario and across Canada, focusing on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. The Foundation also supports […]

6. hcp.lunghealth.caThe Lung Health Foundation - Helping Canadians Breathe Easier

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   The Lung Health Foundation is dedicated to providing healthcare professionals with evidence based tools and programs that supports the highest quality respiratory care for Ontarians. The Primary Care Asthma and COPD program provides clinical tools and programming resources for those looking to implement asthma and COPD education and spirometry ...

7. www.copdfoundation.org › Learn-More › I-am-New-toLiving and Coping with COPD - COPD Foundation

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   Resources and Support. The COPD Foundation offers resources such as COPD360social, an online community where you can connect with patients, caregivers and health care providers and ask questions, share your experiences and receive and provide support. Living with COPD can cause you to feel many different emotions.

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   What is the Lung Health Foundation?

   • The Lung Health Foundation is committed to supporting those affected by this progressive but treatable disease to live their best life. Here you can find the ‘need to know’ info on COPD, including what causes flare-ups, treatment and management. Have questions about COPD?

   COPD - Lung Health Foundation - Support - Treatment

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   Can pulmonary rehabilitation help people with COPD?

   • Programs and Techniques: Pulmonary rehabilitation has also been shown to help people with COPD. This program includes exercise, education, and emotional support. The health care professionals at pulmonary rehabilitation are experts in working with people who are short of breath.

   Living and Coping with COPD

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   How is COPD treated?

   • Many people with COPD have mild forms of the disease and need little treatment other than quitting smoking. With advanced stages of the disease, effective treatment is available that can control symptoms, slow progression, reduce your risk of complications and exacerbations, and improve your ability to lead an active life.

   6 tips for living with COPD - Mayo Clinic Health System

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   How can a respiratory educator help with a COPD flare-up?

   • A respiratory educator can help you to manage your flare-up with an action plan. Download a COPD Action Plan and fill it out with the help of your healthcare provider. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is rising towards the third leading cause of death worldwide. An early diagnosis is important. Learn more.

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9. www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org › hometown-health6 tips for living with COPD - Mayo Clinic Health System

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   Dec 5, 2023 · These strategies can help people with COPD feel better and slow the damage to their lungs: Avoid smoke and air pollution. Besides quitting smoking, avoiding places where others smoke is essential. Secondhand smoke may contribute to further lung damage. Other types of air pollution also can irritate your lungs, so check daily air quality ...