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Asthma (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Asthma (sounds like az-muh) is when the airways (or breathing tubes) in your lungs become swollen and irritated. This makes it difficult to breathe. (English) Colour

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Nutrition and Lung Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our bodies require a variety of nutrients for proper function (including breathing!). Eating a balanced diet is essential to maintain health and manage your lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This factsheet gives helpful nutrition tips to support people living with lung disease. (English) Colour

Alzheimer's Disease: First Steps [English] Permalink Public

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The information in this brochure can help you cope with the changes you are experiencing,and plan for future changes so you can continue living your life to its fullest every day. (English)

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Alzheimer's Disease: First Steps [English] Permalink Public

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The information in this brochure can help you cope with the changes you are experiencing,and plan for future changes so you can continue living your life to its fullest every day. (English)

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https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/nat...

Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour