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About BreathWorks
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Explains the national COPD program for the Lung Association. Provides a telephone support line and information about free COPD materials that can be ordered.
- Source: Canadian Lung Association
- From: COPD
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (also called AAT Deficiency or Alpha-1)
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Explains this genetic disease. Provides information on the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Suggests ways to avoid aggravating the condition.
- Source: Canadian Lung Association
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Bronchitis and emphysema
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Describes the symptoms and the effects of chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Includes references.
- Source: Health Canada
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Cigarettes leave you breathless
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Describes some of the respiratory diseases caused by tobacco use. Includes statistics and references.
- Source: Health Canada
- From: Graphic health warnings
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Coping with COPD: a tutorial on life skills
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Provides practical suggestions, for patients with a COPD diagnosis and their caregivers, about day-to-day living. Topics covered include 'wearing' oxygen, accepting help, and how this disease can affect a patient's family.
- Source: National Jewish Medical and Research Center
- From: International resource
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COPD
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Provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for seniors. Includes information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treament, as well as an FAQ section.
- Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- From: International resource
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Emphysema
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Explains this lung disease that is part of COPD. Discusses the link between this disease and smoking. Looks at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of emphysema, as well as at the possible complications.
- Source: Canadian Lung Association
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Emphysema
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Gives an overview of this lung disease and explains the role it plays in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment. Lists ways to reduce the chances of developing emphysema.
- Source: Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion
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Get help for COPD
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Points to different sources of help and support for people with COPD. Suggests ways to work with the doctor and other members of the healthcare team. Encourages use of a toll-free COPD helpline.
- Source: Canadian Lung Association
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Living with COPD
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Explains how to live well with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) day-to-day. Covers topics including eating well, exercising, how to do chores with less energy, and sexuality and COPD.
- Source: Canadian Lung Association
- From: COPD
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