Respiratory Disease Education Program
The Respiratory Disease Education Program provides education for adults with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory diseases.
Respiratory educators provide self-management support and referrals and coordinate care.
What to expect
The respiratory educator will provide the following:
- Self-management support, so you have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage your respiratory condition. Topics most often covered are:
- smoking cessation,
- preventing the progression of your lung disease through trigger avoidance,
- optimizing your medication use to reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups,
- promoting exercise and improving ability to function,
- recognizing flare-ups, initiating self-management and knowing when to seek medical help.
- Make referrals to appropriate resources when required.
- Loop back to your family physician for coordinated care.
- Meet you at your home, VCH office, or virtually (e.g. phone, FaceTime, Skype for Business).
Resources
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North Shore Chronic Disease Service referral form
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