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Promoting awareness & detection of this seriously under-diagnosed disease which is the 4th leading cause of death in the world.  Early detection of COPD dramatically increases life expectancy and quality of life.

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WHAT IS COPD?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a slowly progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. 


The 3 forms are:

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  • Emphysema (damage to lungs over time)

  • Chronic Bronchitis (inflamed bronchial tubes causing long-term cough with mucus)

  • Refractory Asthma (Asthma with persistent symptoms)

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People with COPD often have 2 or 3 of these forms.

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DID YOU KNOW?

By 2030, COPD is expected to be the 3rd leading cause of death in Canada and the world.

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DO YOU HAVE IT?

COPD is a sinister disease that often goes unnoticed.  Only about half of the 3 million people in Canada who have it are diagnosed.  Initial symptoms are often mistaken as signs of aging. 

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Please read through the Initial Warning Signs and then click the "Learn More" button!

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INITIAL WARNING SIGNS

  • Shortness of breath, especially during physical exertion

  • Chronic cough (may have mucus)

  • Wheezing

  • Chest tightness

  • Frequent respiratory infections

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CAUSES

Smoking is the leading cause of COPD.  Other risk factors include:

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  • Air pollution

  • Workplace dust, fume or smoke  exposure

  • Cigar, pipe or secondhand smoke

  • AAT, Alpha-1 deficiency, a genetic disorder

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DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS

Initially, talk to your health care provider about getting a Spirometry test.

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A Spirometry test involves breathing into a tube attached to a machine, and is an easy, effective way to begin detecting COPD.


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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Make a Difference

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Want to make a positive impact in Canada? It really is as simple as making a donation. No amount of time or money is too small or too large!

SPREAD THE WORD

Make sure your friends and loved ones are aware of the risks of COPD by sharing all of our social media posts.

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME

Are you looking to support COPD Awareness Canada? We’d love to receive your help. Contact us to learn about donation opportunities.

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ONTARIO COPD AWARENESS DAY 2021 -

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

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MORE INFORMATION

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COMPLICATIONS FROM COPD

Learn more about complications and Comorbidities.

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COPD FACTS

Explore some disturbing facts about COPD.

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OTHER RESOURCES

Explore more sites with further information regarding COPD.

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CONTACT US

COPD Awareness Canada

Port Dover, Ontario

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info@copdawareness.ca

519-410-9840

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