Group Health Centre
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Service Type
Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment
Program
Provides screening, assessment, treatment, education and support to individuals who suffer from a respiratory illness or disease Assists individuals who have asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or need screening for lung diseaseHelps individuals with COPD: Learn how COPD affects the lungs Recognize chest infections and the steps to take Manage stress Follow a healthy diet Quit smoking Medications and how to take themFor individuals with asthma, the program helps with the following: How to use puffers and take prescribed medication How to avoid exposure to triggers Importance of not smoking Warning signs and symptoms of reactions to watch for and how to know allergic and non-allergic triggers Managing asthma using an Action Plan and peak flow monitoring