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Respiratory Diseases
In UHN, we provide general chest clinics for all types of lung diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, pneumonia, sleep disorders, and tuberculosis. We also provide specialized clinics and programs for more complex lung diseases such as pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease.
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The following videos are to help you during your stay and after you leave the hospital. Please read the following terms and conditions of use carefully before viewing the videos.
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Deep Breathing Exercises (10.5MB) | ||
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Planning to Go Home after Being in the Hospital
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Incentive Spirometry (10MB) | ||
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Leg Exercises (7.8MB) | ||
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Managing Your Pain
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- Allergy Clinics
- Asthma and Airway Centre
- Cardiac Pulmonary Wellness Centre
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic
- Respirology/Chest Clinics
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Canadian Lung Association |
| Learn about lungs and respiratory system, how to live with lung disease, and improve air quality. | |
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Lung Association of Ontario |
| This site provides timely and accurate lung health information. | |
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Allergy/Asthma Information Association |
| Information about the Association, its activities, events, and publications. | |
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Allergic Diseases Resource Center - WAO |
| Provides clear information about allergic diseases and up-to-the-minute news of developments in allergy management and treatment, written by the World's leading allergy experts. | |
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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology |
| Information and news for patients and their parents, including a glossary, list of related Internet links, and “Asthma IQ Tests” for adults and children that can help to determine whether their asthma is properly controlled. | |
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America |
| Provides care and treatment information for patients. | |
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
| Lung information for patients and the general public. Also see their topics at Diseases and Conditions Index for a quick and easy way to get complete and dependable information | |
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American Lung Association |
| Provides information to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Information is available in Spanish. | |
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UpToDate Patient Information |
| UpToDate materials in the lung health category have been evaluated by the American Thoracic Society and are thought to be accurate and suitable for general lung disease patients. | |
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Australian Lung Foundation |
| Contains fact sheets and illustrations written in non-scientific language, to help general public learn more about respiratory diseases and better lung health. |
