Our free downloadable resources connect you with the knowledge you need to protect your lungs and breathe your best. Simply download and go!
Questions that aren’t answered here? You can speak with a Certified Respiratory Educator through our Lung Health Line at 1-888-344-LUNG (5864), or send us an email any time (info@lunghealth.ca.).
Our resource library is currently under review with more resources on the way.
Asthma
Understanding Your Asthma Care
This handy-dandy fact sheet will help you work with your healthcare provider to get and keep your asthma under control.
Understanding Your Child’s Asthma Care
This handy-dandy fact sheet will help you work with your child’s healthcare provider to get asthma under control and keep it that way.
Asthma Safe Protocols For Parents
Our back-to-school protocol will help you get your child’s asthma controlled, lower your family’s COVID-19 risk, and reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. Visit lunghealth.ca/backtoschool for a complete checklist.
Asthma Safe Teaching
Returning to school will come with additional anxieties and concerns due to COVID-19, especially for families of students with asthma. This asthma awareness protocol can help you play a role in preventing and managing asthma attacks at school.
The Pediatric Asthma Action Plan
The Pediatric Asthma Action Plan (for children 1-15 years of age) provides asthma patients/parents with a a set of written instructions to help them manage their asthma symptoms. It is filled out with a healthcare provider and helps guide decisions about what steps to take when asthma symptoms occur. It is based on the traffic light system: GREEN means asthma is under control, YELLOW means asthma is getting out of control, and RED means it’s an emergency and help needs to be sought
The Adult Asthma Action Plan
The Adult Asthma Action Plan (for people 16 years and older) provides asthma patients with a set of written instructions to help them manage their asthma symptoms. It is filled out with a healthcare provider and helps guide decisions about what steps to take when asthma symptoms occur. It follows the traffic light system: GREEN means your asthma is under control, YELLOW means your asthma is getting out of control, and RED means it’s an emergency and help needs to be sought right away.
Asthma Active
Asthma Active is a free book of puzzles, games and information to teach children how to control their asthma and stay active. It’s a great way to learn that having asthma doesn’t mean having to sit on the sidelines.
Call Me Brave Boy
A colourful picture book on childhood asthma designed for a parent or caregiver to read to a young child who has asthma.
Taking Control
- What is asthma?
- How do I tell if my asthma is under control?
- How do I manage my triggers?
- How do I get my asthma under control and keep it that way?
Managing Asthma Attacks
Do you know what steps to take if someone is having an asthma attack? Be prepared for asthma emergencies with this poster, which can be placed in your classroom, workplace, or home. You could save a life.
Asthma Diary
- asthma symptoms
- medication use
- peak flow meter readings
- asthma triggers
COPD
Living With COPD
In this resource, we will be highlighting strategies that can help you manage your COPD, stay out of the hospital, and live a full and active life.
Breathing Techniques and Energy Conservation
You may notice that you tire easily doing daily activities. Exercise and movement are an important part of staying healthy. It is also important to learn how to pace yourself and save your energy. In this short video you will learn breathing methods and body positions that can help you manage your breathing as you go through your day. If you have any questions or would like to talk to one of our certified respiratory educators, please email: info@lunghealth.ca or call 1-888-344-LUNG (5864)
COPD Checklist
Use this checklist to speak with your healthcare provider about symptoms relating to COPD.
If you have any questions or would like to talk to one of our certified respiratory educators, please email: info@lunghealth.ca or call 1-888-344-LUNG (5864)
Immunization
Adult Immunization Card
Protect your lungs (at any age!) by keeping your immunizations up to date.
Lung & Learn Podcast
Quitting Smoking
Journey to Quit- A Guide to Quit Smoking
Lung Cancer
Coping With Lung Cancer
This guide was designed to provide important information that will help you and your family understand your lung cancer diagnosis and the resources that are available to you. Being diagnosed with lung cancer can be devastating, and you likely
have many questions about what will happen and where to find resources to help you cope. Understanding lung cancer can help you work with your cancer care team to find the best treatment for you