Breathe Better- Live Better

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What is COPD?

Do you cough regularly?

Do you cough up phlegm regularly?

Do even simple chores make you short of breath?

Do you wheeze when you exertyourself (exercise, go up stairs)?

Do you get many colds, and do your colds usually last longer than your friends’ colds?

Mississauga Halton Community COPD Education Program

Have you been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis,

emphysema, or COPD?

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is a long-term lung disease often caused by smoking. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

If you have COPD and would like more information about

Breathe Better – Live Betteror would like to book

an appointment call 905-813-1100 ext 3992

Take the Canadian Lung Health Test

If you are 40 years of age or older, a former or current smoker and if you answered YES to two or more of these questions, you may have COPD. Ask your health care provider about a simple breathing test.

This test from the Canadian Lung Association website is for information purposes only. It should not replace a complete medical examination by a doctor. If you think you may have COPD or are worried about your health, please see your doctor.

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Program Goal

The primary goal of Breathe Better - Live Better is to improve the quality of life for people with COPD.

• What COPD is and how it a�ects your lungs

• How to manage your symptoms

• What your medications are and how to use them correctly

• How to use COPD Management Plans

• Where to go in the community for support and physical activity

• How to quit smoking

You will learn about: MississaugaHuron Park Recreation Centre, 830 Paisley Blvd W, MississaugaWhen: Thursdays

South Common Community Centre, 2233 South Millway, MississaugaWhen: Tuesdays

MiltonMilton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Blvd, MiltonWhen: Wednesdays

Oakville Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd, OakvilleWhen: Mondays

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