Sputum Collection - South Shore Regional Hospital
Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a sputum sample. Drop-off site locations and hours are included.
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Supporting Your Recovery from COVID-19
This guide gives important information about recovering from COVID-19. Topics include how manage your symptoms, when you can start various day-to-day activities again, and what to do if you are stressed, anxious or depressed. Resources for COVID-19 and long COVID are listed.
Taking Care of Your Lung Health
Lung cancer is 1 of the 4 most common cancers in Nova Scotia. This pamphlet explains what you can do to take care of your lung health and lists possible signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
Technique de respiration en cycle actif (TRCA)
Les expectorations sont du mucus mélangé à la salive. Ce dépliant décrit les étapes de la technique TRCA, soit le contrôle de la respiration, les exercices de respiration profonde et l’expiration forcée. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The Benefits of Quitting Smoking for People with Cancer
This pamphlet outlines the benefits of quitting smoking for those with cancer.
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ - Antigonish County, Guysborough County, and Part of Richmond County (Including St. Peter's)
INSPIRED helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ - Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and Richmond County to St. Peter’s
INSPIRED helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ - Colchester County and East Hants Municipality
INSPIRED helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ - Cumberland County
INSPIRED helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ - Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)
INSPIRED helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.