Respiratory Diseases

This site's goals are to increase awareness about lung cancer, support patients living with lung cancer and the individuals who care for them and provide educational resources to lung cancer patients, their family members and health care professionals.

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family to take the first steps in learning about lung cancer, better understand the type of cancer you are dealing with and to find out about available treatment options.

This COPD web page contains the latest information about the disease and a discussion forum on the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

This fact sheet describes flu symptoms and lists preventive measures that may help to stop flu virus from spreading.

The Canadian Lung Association is the leading organization in Canada working to save lives, prevent and improve lung health through research, advocacy, education and support. The website provides information about lung diseases, prevention measures including quiting smoking and research conducted in these areas.

An authoritative information about various types of lung cancer, risks, signs and symptoms, available treatments and prevention.

This A - Z list provides access to information about various lung diseases and disorders, including lung cancer, COPD, cystic fibrosis and others.

This publication describer lung cancer risks and the ways of preventing them. It also discusses ways of diagnosing lung cancer, its symptoms and available screening and testing methods.

The Asthma Canada website is a comprehensive resource for Canadians living with asthma. Consumers can find information about certified asthma educators, support groups and other resources in their own community. This resource could be also useful to the healthcare providers.

This  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease resource offers authoritative, practical answers to your questions about diagnosis; medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment options; how to work with your physician to improve your health and avoid hospitalizations; cautions and precautions; smoking cessation; psychological issues confronted by those with COPD and much more.