Below are links to websites to help understand your disease process, community support groups and programs and any other information that you as a patient may have. Please understand that any information you obtain here is to be discussed with your FAMILY Physician or Respirologist to confirm its validity.
Asthma
- what is it
- signs and symptoms
- what to do in an attack
- treatment
- allergies
- work related asthma and a great deal more!
Find an asthma program (BC Lung)
BC Guidlines
- asthma_summary (PDF)
- copd_summary (pdf)
COPD (BC Lung)
- what is it
- signs and symptoms
- treatment flareups
- Living Well With COPD, nutrition, excersice, chores etc
And a great deal more!
Living Well With COPD (Enter password : copd)
COPD Canada
Quit Now
Whether you’re considering quitting, or have made the decision to quit, you’ve come to the right place. QuitNow By Phone Care Coaches are available around the clock to help you plan your quit and deal with the cravings.
FREE confidential helpline. Call 1.877.455.2233
Community Respiratory Services
Community Respiratory Services provides at-home chronic disease management, education and support for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
We work with you and your doctor to help you achieve your best respiratory health.
Support groups
BC Better Breathers Clubs
The Better Breathers’ Clubs of BC welcome anyone with a lung condition who wants to learn more about it. Family and friends are also welcome. For further information about time, place and local contact person, call the BC Lung Association at our Toll Free number 1-800-665-5864 or at 604-731-5864.
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