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Causes & symptoms of COPD Canadian Lung Association

WebPeople with COPD usually have one or more of the following symptoms: a cough that lasts a long time (longer than three months) a cough with mucus. feeling short of breath, …

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Prevent Lung Disease Canadian Lung Association

WebPrevent breathing breakdowns The statistics on lung disease are sobering. Between genetics, air pollution, cleaning solutions, smoking, sitting and sleep disorders, our …

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Respiratory system Canadian Lung Association

WebThis chart of the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM shows how you breathe. Breathing is the process that brings oxygen in the air into your lungs and moves oxygen and through your …

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Lung diseases A to Z Canadian Lung Association

WebIt affects men, women, children, smokers, non-smokers and individuals who have never smoked. If lung disease is taking your breath away, you don't have to deal with it alone. …

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How Your Lungs Work. Canadian Lung Association

WebHow Your Lungs Work. Your lungs bring fresh oxygen into your body. They remove the carbon dioxide and other waste gases that your body's doesn't need. To breathe in …

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Canadian Lung …

WebAbout idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) IPF is a chronic lung disease. This means that is a long-lasting disease that needs treatment. The name idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis tells …

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The Impact of Lung Disease Canadian Lung Association

WebThe burden of lung disease is heavy in Canada. In particular, lung cancer, asthma and COPD exact an enormous human and economic toll. In 2014, lung cancer remains the …

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Pneumonia Canadian Lung Association

WebPneumonia (nu-MO-ne-ah) is swelling (inflammation) of one or both lungs that is usually caused by an infection. Many different germs can cause pneumonia, including bacteria, …

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Canadian Lung Association Canadian Lung Association

WebLooking for lung health information? The Canadian Lung Association is a source of evidence-based, user-friendly patient resources, including fact sheets, videos and more! …

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Spirometry Canadian Lung Association

WebSpirometry is a common and effective diagnostic test that can easily be done in your doctor's office or at a nearby hospital or clinic. You will be asked to take in a big breath, and then …

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Welcome Canadian Lung Association

WebWELCOME Research matters because everyone should be able to breathe. Whether it’s a chronic disease that takes your breath away, an allergy or a cold, we all know what it is …

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Signs and Symptoms Canadian Lung Association

WebSigns and Symptoms. People with COPD usually have one or more of these symptoms: a cough that lasts a long time (longer than 3 months) a cough with mucus. feeling short of …

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Lung health Canadian Lung Association

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Smog Canadian Lung Association

WebSources of carbon monoxide: burning fossil fuels in vehicles. metal production. emissions from heating devices (gas heaters, etc.) Smog is made up of many air pollutants. The …

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How to protect your lungs on hot and humid days

WebKeep your windows and doors closed to keep your house cool and keep pollutants out. Keep your curtains and blinds drawn to keep out the heat. Turn on fans. At night, if you don’t …

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Radon Canadian Lung Association

WebRadon exposure is estimated to be the cause of 16% of lung cancers. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas. You can't see radon. You can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem …

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Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation BREATHE Better, Stay STRONG

WebAbout the program. Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to improve quality of life in people who suffer from chronic lung disease. BREATHE Better, Stay STRONG is a …

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