Lung Health- Asthma/COPD/ACO
A comprehensive lung health program aimed at early detection, reduce advancement of disease and implementation of self-management approaches to manage through the spectrum of condition progression through to palliative care. For those living with or at risk of developing lung disease to have the best quality of life possible.
The Respiratory Educator:
- Performs breathing tests (spirometry)
- Does physical assessments
- Monitors medication effectiveness
- Offers education sessions
- Prepares and reviews asthma or COPD action plans
- Consults with family physicians, nurse practitioners and specialists as needed
Links
Asthma Society of Canada
The Lung Association
How to Use Your Inhalers
Lung Health Foundation:
Education & Home Exercise Modules & Videos At Home
Fitness for Breath Workouts:
1. Try a Fitness for Class
2. Fitness for Breath: Gentle Circuit Training
UHN Patient Education (Dr. Ken Chapman & Meeran): Pulmonary Rehab: Daily Fitness
& Exercise
Local Virtual Pulmonary Rehab:
For more information visit Evolve Belleville
Contact Information:
Karen Y. Brooks, MN RN, BScN, CRE, CTE
Certified Respiratory Educator/Certified Tobacco Educator
TEACH/CAMH Practice Leaders Faculty Development Program
TEACH Certified Smoking Cessation Counsellor
613-476-0400
Dawn Calnan-Kerr, RN, CRE
613-476-0400