COPD Canada
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COPD Canada is a national non-profit patient advocacy association providing educational information and up-to-date medical news for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
https://www.copdcanada.info
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Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
October 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
If you have COPD, you deserve access to the right care when needed, wherever you live – someone with specialist skills and understanding of COPD to provide appropriate care. Read and download the COPD Patient Charter to learn more: www.copdcanada.info/copd-patient...
October 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM
If you have COPD, you deserve access to the right care when needed, wherever you live – someone with specialist skills and understanding of COPD to provide appropriate care. Read and download the COPD Patient Charter to learn more: www.copdcanada.info/copd-patient...
Blowing bubbles for COPD #SpeakUpforCOPD An important global campaign in the pursuit of a critical goal: to increase awareness and understanding of COPD among policy makers and healthcare systems to ensure COPD becomes a public health priority. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for-copd/
September 30, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Blowing bubbles for COPD #SpeakUpforCOPD An important global campaign in the pursuit of a critical goal: to increase awareness and understanding of COPD among policy makers and healthcare systems to ensure COPD becomes a public health priority. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for-copd/
COPD Canada is proud to be a participant in this year's World COPD Day international awareness campaign. This years' theme: The importance of effective management, diagnosis and treatment of COPD.
More: www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
More: www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
September 29, 2026 at 1:24 PM
COPD Canada is proud to be a participant in this year's World COPD Day international awareness campaign. This years' theme: The importance of effective management, diagnosis and treatment of COPD.
More: www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
More: www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. What causes flare-ups? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-causes-...
September 28, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. What causes flare-ups? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-causes-...
What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and why should older adult’s care? Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus/
September 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and why should older adult’s care? Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus/
What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways and obstruction of airflow in and out of the lungs. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/what-is-copd
September 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways and obstruction of airflow in and out of the lungs. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/what-is-copd
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
September 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Exacerbations or 'flare ups' take a huge toll on people with COPD. If you have COPD and have experienced a flare up, you deserve an urgent review of your management plan to help prevent further progression of your COPD. Learn more:
www.copdcanada.info/copd-patient...
www.copdcanada.info/copd-patient...
September 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Exacerbations or 'flare ups' take a huge toll on people with COPD. If you have COPD and have experienced a flare up, you deserve an urgent review of your management plan to help prevent further progression of your COPD. Learn more:
www.copdcanada.info/copd-patient...
www.copdcanada.info/copd-patient...
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into taking action. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-symptom...
September 22, 2026 at 12:18 PM
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into taking action. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-symptom...
Ontario Health wants to hear from people with #Bronchiectasis, #COPD, or #CysticFibrosis who have used airway clearance devices (e.g., Aerobika, Acapella, Flutter). Take the survey: redcap.link/ic981auw. Caregivers are also welcome to participate.
September 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Ontario Health wants to hear from people with #Bronchiectasis, #COPD, or #CysticFibrosis who have used airway clearance devices (e.g., Aerobika, Acapella, Flutter). Take the survey: redcap.link/ic981auw. Caregivers are also welcome to participate.
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles can affect people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease more significantly than healthier adults, for several reasons. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/shingles-and...
September 20, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles can affect people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease more significantly than healthier adults, for several reasons. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/shingles-and...
#SpeakUpforCOPD Read the global state of COPD: driving change to tackle a lung health crisis
www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for...
www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for...
September 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM
#SpeakUpforCOPD Read the global state of COPD: driving change to tackle a lung health crisis
www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for...
www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for...
Tobacco Settlement Funds If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
September 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Tobacco Settlement Funds If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
Blowing bubbles for COPD #SpeakUpforCOPD An important global campaign in the pursuit of a critical goal: to increase awareness and understanding of COPD among policy makers and healthcare systems to ensure COPD becomes a public health priority. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for-copd/
September 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Blowing bubbles for COPD #SpeakUpforCOPD An important global campaign in the pursuit of a critical goal: to increase awareness and understanding of COPD among policy makers and healthcare systems to ensure COPD becomes a public health priority. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for-copd/
7th National Pulmonary Hypertension Scientific Sessions - Information/registration: phacanada.ca/scientific-s...
September 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
7th National Pulmonary Hypertension Scientific Sessions - Information/registration: phacanada.ca/scientific-s...
Ma liste de vérification de la MPOC est un outil que vous pouvez utiliser lorsque vous discutez avec votre fournisseur de soins de santé. Pour télécharger un exemplaire: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
September 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Ma liste de vérification de la MPOC est un outil que vous pouvez utiliser lorsque vous discutez avec votre fournisseur de soins de santé. Pour télécharger un exemplaire: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
People with COPD deserve to receive evidence-based, personalized management both at initial diagnosis and follow-up to help enable timely intervention to help prevent disease progression. Read and download the COPD Patient Charter to learn more: www.copdcanada.info/copd-patient...
September 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
People with COPD deserve to receive evidence-based, personalized management both at initial diagnosis and follow-up to help enable timely intervention to help prevent disease progression. Read and download the COPD Patient Charter to learn more: www.copdcanada.info/copd-patient...
Ontario Health wants to hear from people with #Bronchiectasis, #COPD, or #CysticFibrosis who have used airway clearance devices (e.g., Aerobika, Acapella, Flutter). Take the survey: redcap.link/ic981auw. Caregivers are also welcome to participate.
September 12, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Ontario Health wants to hear from people with #Bronchiectasis, #COPD, or #CysticFibrosis who have used airway clearance devices (e.g., Aerobika, Acapella, Flutter). Take the survey: redcap.link/ic981auw. Caregivers are also welcome to participate.
The Canadian Act on COPD National Steering Group (NSG) has developed "My COPD Checklist" which empowers patients to have meaningful discussions with their health care providers. To download the Checklist: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
September 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The Canadian Act on COPD National Steering Group (NSG) has developed "My COPD Checklist" which empowers patients to have meaningful discussions with their health care providers. To download the Checklist: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
“I didn’t get a flu shot last year and I didn’t get sick.”
www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
September 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM
“I didn’t get a flu shot last year and I didn’t get sick.”
www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
A Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test is commonly used to detect the genetic material of RSV in respiratory specimens acquired through nasal swabs or throat swabs. PCR is highly sensitive and can be specific for RSV detection. www.copdcanada.info/rsv-respirat...
September 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
A Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test is commonly used to detect the genetic material of RSV in respiratory specimens acquired through nasal swabs or throat swabs. PCR is highly sensitive and can be specific for RSV detection. www.copdcanada.info/rsv-respirat...
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
September 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education