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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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What is a flare-up action plan? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-is-a-fl...
January 26, 2026 at 1:51 PM
What is a flare-up action plan? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-is-a-fl...
Canadian study details worse respiratory symptoms in those exposed to cannabis smoke. More info > www.copdcanada.info/copd-world-n...
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Canadian study details worse respiratory symptoms in those exposed to cannabis smoke. More info > www.copdcanada.info/copd-world-n...
In week 2 (week ending January 17, 2026) In Canada, all indicators of influenza activity decreased sharply. Indicators of RSV activity were either increasing or stable and indicators of COVID-19 activity were stable or decreasing.
www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
January 24, 2026 at 4:33 PM
In week 2 (week ending January 17, 2026) In Canada, all indicators of influenza activity decreased sharply. Indicators of RSV activity were either increasing or stable and indicators of COVID-19 activity were stable or decreasing.
www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
January 23, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
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...
January 22, 2026 at 2:29 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...
Scientists find ‘master regulator’ that could reverse brain aging
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January 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Scientists find ‘master regulator’ that could reverse brain aging
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60% of hospitalizations for influenza occur in adults 65 and older but, that is preventable through vaccination. Our goal is to keep that number as low as possible. Talk to your health care provider to understand your options/learn more. www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
January 20, 2026 at 1:59 PM
60% of hospitalizations for influenza occur in adults 65 and older but, that is preventable through vaccination. Our goal is to keep that number as low as possible. Talk to your health care provider to understand your options/learn more. www.copdcanada.info/influenza-my...
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...
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 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...
Ma liste de vérification de la MPOC est un outil que vous pouvez utiliser lorsque vous discutez avec votre fournisseur de soins de santé. Pour télécharger un exemplaire: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
January 18, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Ma liste de vérification de la MPOC est un outil que vous pouvez utiliser lorsque vous discutez avec votre fournisseur de soins de santé. Pour télécharger un exemplaire: www.copdcanada.info/my-copd-chec...
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
January 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
European Respiratory Journal: This study shows objective evidence of the adverse physiological, imaging and molecular changes in cannabis smoke-exposed small airways that may contribute to long-term respiratory morbidity bit.ly/4gvZqGf
January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
European Respiratory Journal: This study shows objective evidence of the adverse physiological, imaging and molecular changes in cannabis smoke-exposed small airways that may contribute to long-term respiratory morbidity bit.ly/4gvZqGf
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...
January 15, 2026 at 1:58 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...
Research shows that people living with chronic lung diseases are at higher risk from vaccine-preventable diseases?
If you have a lung condition, talk to your healthcare provider about the right vaccines for you.
#VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
If you have a lung condition, talk to your healthcare provider about the right vaccines for you.
#VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
January 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Research shows that people living with chronic lung diseases are at higher risk from vaccine-preventable diseases?
If you have a lung condition, talk to your healthcare provider about the right vaccines for you.
#VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
If you have a lung condition, talk to your healthcare provider about the right vaccines for you.
#VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. What causes flare-ups? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-causes-...
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. What causes flare-ups? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/what-causes-...
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...
January 12, 2026 at 3:45 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...
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
January 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
We're pleased to announce that the latest edition of "Living with COPD” Winter 2025 – 2026 V20-2 is now available: www.copdcanada.info/living-with-...
January 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
We're pleased to announce that the latest edition of "Living with COPD” Winter 2025 – 2026 V20-2 is now available: www.copdcanada.info/living-with-...
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...
January 8, 2026 at 2:59 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 your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into taking action. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-symptom...
January 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into taking action. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/copd-symptom...
Si vous vivez avec une maladie pulmonaire chronique, il est important de discuter avec votre prestataire de soins de santé des vaccins qui vous conviennent.
#LesVaccinsFonctionnent #FaitesVousVacciner
#LesVaccinsFonctionnent #FaitesVousVacciner
January 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Si vous vivez avec une maladie pulmonaire chronique, il est important de discuter avec votre prestataire de soins de santé des vaccins qui vous conviennent.
#LesVaccinsFonctionnent #FaitesVousVacciner
#LesVaccinsFonctionnent #FaitesVousVacciner
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
January 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: www.copdcanada.info/patient-education
Research shows that people living with chronic lung diseases are at higher risk from vaccine-preventable diseases?
If you have a lung condition, talk to your healthcare provider about the right vaccines for you.
#VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
If you have a lung condition, talk to your healthcare provider about the right vaccines for you.
#VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
January 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Research shows that people living with chronic lung diseases are at higher risk from vaccine-preventable diseases?
If you have a lung condition, talk to your healthcare provider about the right vaccines for you.
#VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
If you have a lung condition, talk to your healthcare provider about the right vaccines for you.
#VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. Never ignore flare-ups! #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/never-ignore...
January 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Every flare-up can make your COPD get worse. Never ignore flare-ups! #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org/never-ignore...
We're pleased to announce that the latest edition of "Living with COPD” Winter 2025 – 2026 V20-2 is now available: www.copdcanada.info/living-with-...
December 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We're pleased to announce that the latest edition of "Living with COPD” Winter 2025 – 2026 V20-2 is now available: www.copdcanada.info/living-with-...
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into an action plan. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org
December 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If your COPD symptoms get worse, talk yourself into an action plan. #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: copdflareups.gaapp.org