COPD Canada
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COPD Canada is a national non-profit patient advocacy association providing educational information and up-to-date medical news for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Indicators of influenza activity are increasing and the percentage of tests positive for influenza has crossed the seasonal threshold. Indicators of COVID-19 and RSV activity remained stable. www.copdcanada.info/influenza-myths-and-facts/respiratory-virus-surveillance-reports
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Indicators of influenza activity are increasing and the percentage of tests positive for influenza has crossed the seasonal threshold. Indicators of COVID-19 and RSV activity remained stable. www.copdcanada.info/influenza-myths-and-facts/respiratory-virus-surveillance-reports
Blowing bubbles for COPD #SpeakUpforCOPD An important global campaign in the pursuit of a critical goal: to increase awareness and understanding of COPD among policy makers and healthcare systems to ensure COPD becomes a public health priority. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for-copd/
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Blowing bubbles for COPD #SpeakUpforCOPD An important global campaign in the pursuit of a critical goal: to increase awareness and understanding of COPD among policy makers and healthcare systems to ensure COPD becomes a public health priority. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/speak-up-for-copd/
Tobacco Settlement Funds
If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Tobacco Settlement Funds
If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
2026 GOLD report addresses disease activity, technology, exacerbations in COPD. To keep up with COPD research and care developments, the report features two completely revised chapters and several updated sections. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3btkrcak
2026 GOLD report addresses disease activity, technology, exacerbations in COPD
To keep up with COPD research and care developments, the 2026 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease report features two new sections/chapters, two completely revised chapters and seve...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
2026 GOLD report addresses disease activity, technology, exacerbations in COPD. To keep up with COPD research and care developments, the report features two completely revised chapters and several updated sections. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3btkrcak
Today is World COPD Day. A day to focus on a call to action. Short of breath, think COPD. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today is World COPD Day. A day to focus on a call to action. Short of breath, think COPD. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org
Today is World COPD Day. The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today is World COPD Day. The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
if your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into an action plan. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
if your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into an action plan. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org
Myths & Facts about the flu “Getting the flu shot will give me the flu" www.copdcanada.info/influenza-myths-and-facts
November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Myths & Facts about the flu “Getting the flu shot will give me the flu" www.copdcanada.info/influenza-myths-and-facts
What is a flare-up action plan? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-is-a-fl...
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
What is a flare-up action plan? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-is-a-fl...
A Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test is commonly used to detect the genetic material of RSV in respiratory specimens acquired through nasal swabs or throat swabs. PCR is highly sensitive and can be specific for RSV detection. www.copdcanada.info/rsv-respirat...
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test is commonly used to detect the genetic material of RSV in respiratory specimens acquired through nasal swabs or throat swabs. PCR is highly sensitive and can be specific for RSV detection. www.copdcanada.info/rsv-respirat...
The Canadian Act on COPD National Steering Group (NSG) has developed "My COPD Checklist" which empowers patients to have meaningful discussions with their health care providers. To download the Checklist: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
November 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Canadian Act on COPD National Steering Group (NSG) has developed "My COPD Checklist" which empowers patients to have meaningful discussions with their health care providers. To download the Checklist: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
Should you keep a record of flare-ups? Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-flare-u...
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Should you keep a record of flare-ups? Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-flare-u...
World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into taking action. #COPD #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-symptom...
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into taking action. #COPD #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-symptom...
Living with COPD – Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Medications & Practical Tips. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Living with COPD – Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Medications & Practical Tips. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
November 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. Never ignore flare-ups! #COPD #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/never-ignore...
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. Never ignore flare-ups! #COPD #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/never-ignore...
Tobacco Settlement Funds If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Tobacco Settlement Funds If you smoked regularly before Nov. 20, 1998 and were diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, you may qualify for $14,400 - $100,000 from a landmark settlement. www.copdcanada.info/tobacco-sett...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways and obstruction of airflow in and out of the lungs. Learn more about the stages of COPD: www.copdcanada.info/what-is-copd
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways and obstruction of airflow in and out of the lungs. Learn more about the stages of COPD: www.copdcanada.info/what-is-copd
New international COPD exacerbations (flare-ups) awareness program rolls out. Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New international COPD exacerbations (flare-ups) awareness program rolls out. Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org
Living with COPD – Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Living with COPD – Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD. www.copdcanada.info/world-copd-d...
Living with COPD – Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Living with COPD – Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education