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A Federally registered tax deductible Charitable Organization, made up of, and run by, individuals "living with" COPD.
for additional updated News as it relates to COPD and website updates, please see below (bottom right) hand border
If you're here, chances are you're seeking information. You have a reason or a purpose. You may be a patient, caregiver,
friend or family member, or perhaps you're wondering if YOU have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
COPD Canada Patient Network has a purpose as well; to offer HOPE, Understanding, Information, Education & Support to the newly diagnosed as well as the veterans of this disease, their families & caregivers and to encourage those of you who
"suspect" you may have a breathing problem, to please get tested.
We Care
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Especially about those who are simply "suffering from" COPD rather than "managing" and "living with" their disease thus allowing them a more enjoyable and active lifestyle. And yes, you can have one.
We Advocate for
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Better medicines (the readily available, newer generation meds; those recommended by the Canadian Thoracic Society but not necessarily covered under the provincial plans) Especially for those COPDer's whose incomes fall "between" the brackets
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Better care
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Earlier testing
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Education for the COPD patient as well as the medical community
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More Rehab facilities
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Awareness - Of the General Public & Our Policy Makers
We Network
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Peer to Peer; Sharing. We must be united; change doesn't happen unless it's worked for. We empathize, not just sympathize. (After all our membership is patients, friends and families of...)
Together we CAN!
Statistics Canada's 1997 published web reports on the leading cause of death, ranked COPD as #4. By 2020 it is estimated that it will become the 3rd.
According to Canada's Public Health Agency, in 2005 there was 754,700 "physician diagnosed" cases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A recent survey and report (November 2008) conducted by the Canadian Lung Association, puts the number of Canadians reporting they have COPD at 1.5 million (6% of the country's population.)
Staggering numbers and yet it's still kept in the closet for the most part.
However; having said that; ALL IS NOT LOST. There are many things you can do to help yourself and MANAGE this disease. There's no need for the tail to wag the dog. You CAN take control and it will make all the difference in the world.
There are treatments and medicines available today that will help tremendously with your Quality of Life (QOL). You would be amazed!
However; you have to want it. You have to do your part in managing this disease, you must speak out for yourself and your fellow COPDer's, BUT, before all of that....
You must educate yourself. Hopefully this site will be a start.
There is 
in numbers .....
No; You're NOT Alone!!! ........And YES;
you CAN Plan for the tomorrows!!!!
Will you join us? Membership is FREE !!!
Please check the bottom right hand Border for the latest updates and info under "News"
This site was last updated Feb 7th, 2010
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