Lung Health
COPD includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and in some cases, asthma, and it is usually caused by smoking.
Quitting smoking and avoiding second-hand smoke, along with other lifestyle changes is the most important first step you can take to treat COPD.
The lung health program is designed to help you breathe easier, stay more active and slow progress of the disease.
Certified Respiratory Educators assess your breathing and teach you how to use respiratory inhalers and medications.
You can also join a variety of group physical activity programs led by registered kinesiologists.
Together with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and its Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation, you can access support to reduce or quit smoking.
You don’t need a referral from your family doctor. Your care team will contact your family doctor on your behalf, for approval.
Smoke Stoppers Group – Online
Join this FREE 6-week program:
- create a plan to stop smoking
- access cost-free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- learn to manage and overcome cravings
- get ongoing support to successfully quit smoking
Contact us to join the next session starting Thursdays on May 16!
Register online, or call 416-246-2388
This Program is offered in partnership with South Riverdale Community Health Centre
Questions about Vaping?
Speak to your healthcare provider to learn more about how vaping can impact your health.
Recent articles about Vaping:
Government of Canada: Severe lung illness related to vaping
Toronto Star: Ontario to ban promotion of vaping products in convenience stores
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care: Protecting youth from the dangers of vaping
Free Online Test to Screen for Symptoms of COPD
Click here to take a free online test to screen for symptoms of COPD.