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🌏 Today is World COPD Day.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease affects millions around the world, yet many people remain undiagnosed or unaware of early symptoms.

Our Lung Study is working to advance research and provide support for individuals at risk or living with undiagnosed COPD.

💙 If you or a loved one has trouble breathing, persistent cough, or a history of smoking, you may be eligible to participate in our research study.

🫁 Early detection matters. Research matters. You matter.

Learn more and take our questionnaire at lungcheck.ohri.ca

November is COPD Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a disease that affects more than two million Canadians.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a treatable, progressive lung disease that makes it harder to breathe over time. It’s one of the leading causes of hospitalization in Canada, and it’s estimated that up to a million more people may be living with COPD without knowing it.

Early detection and management can make a big difference. If you or someone you love experiences shortness of breath, a persistent cough or frequent chest infections, talk to your health-care provider and get your lungs checked.

Have you experienced breathing problems in the last 6 months?
Complete our UCAP-Q questionnaire to see if you are at risk of having asthma or COPD. Visit lungcheck.ohri.ca

UCAP2 Study Update:
We are on a mission to uncover undiagnosed asthma and COPD in our communities – and we are off to a great start!

• 98 people have already come in for the initial visit
• 16 people have officially enrolled in our study

But we're not done yet – we are still looking for adults (18+) who have been experiencing breathing problems in the past 6 months to take part.

Not sure if you qualify? Find out more and take our quick questionnaire at lungcheck.ohri.ca 🫁

We're in the thick of wildfire season, and even if you're nowhere near the flames, the air around you might not be safe to breathe.

Wildfire smoke can raise the level of fine particles in the air, impacting your health—especially if you live with a chronic lung condition.

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rates air pollution on a scale from 1 to 10+. The higher the number, the greater the health risk. For people with lung disease, even a score of 4 can trigger symptoms.

Check your local AQHI regularly and take steps to protect your lungs. Be sure to check out our recent Heatwaves and Hazy Skies webinar on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/CSM16syt33w?si=XKfKHIg36PtbptBh

May is Asthma Awareness Month! 🫁

Wondering if your symptoms could be asthma or COPD?
Take our quick UCAP-Q Questionnaire at lungcheck.ohri.ca to see if you are at risk.

Your lungs work hard for you—every breath, every laugh, every adventure. But how often do we pause to care for them in return? 🫁

This World Health Day, we’re putting lung health in the spotlight because healthy lungs mean a healthier you.

Learn how to prioritize your lung health today and every day. Access all kinds of helpful information on our website: lung.ca

The following video shows results of the previous study that our group did to improve health outcomes in people with undiagnosed asthma or COPD. We found that if we diagnosed asthma or COPD early, we could improve peoples’ respiratory symptoms and quality of life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jsSgAv5YsU

Learn more about our current study at lungcheck.ohri.ca 🫁

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La vidéo suivante montre les résultats de l’étude précédente menée par notre groupe pour améliorer les résultats de santé des personnes souffrant d’asthme ou de BPCO non diagnostiquées. Nous avons découvert que si nous diagnostiquions l’asthme ou la BPCO à un stade précoce, nous pourrions améliorer les symptômes respiratoires et la qualité de vie des gens.

Apprenez-en davantage sur notre étude actuelle sur lungcheck.ohri.ca 🫁

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of COPD and Asthma | NEJM Data on whether early diagnosis and treatment of undiagnosed COPD or asthma are associated with clinical benefits have been lacking. Research findings for th...

Avez-vous eu des problèmes respiratoires au cours des six derniers mois?

Apprenez-en davantage en visitant lungcheck.ohri.ca