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Find Pulmonary Rehab Programs
CANADIAN PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
OR ask your respiratory specialist or your family health care provider or contact your local lung association.
How a Rehab Program Works
Most pulmonary rehabilitation programs follow the same plan with two to three sessions every week for about 12 weeks, including:
One hour of classes on topics about lung disease. Classes include topics such as:
- Lung disease
- Medications
- Nutrition
- Ways to control shortness of breath
- Home exercise programs
One hour of supervised exercise, including stretching exercises, aerobic exercise on a treadmill / stationary bicycle and strength training
How to Join a Pulmonary Rehab Program
To join a pulmonary rehabilitation program, you will probably need:
- A referral/prescription from your doctor
- A recent pulmonary function test (PFT)
- An electrocardiogram (heart function test)
- An exercise test
- A medical history
- A physical examination
Most of these tests will be done as part of your PF diagnosis and can be provided by your respiratory specialist.
Respiplus Exercise Program
Respiplus is a Free Online, one-on-one PF exercise program
Living Well with Pulmonary Fibrosis by Respiplus offers a free series of education modules and learning tools that will help you learn skills to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviours. The program was designed for you to choose your own priorities and objectives, and to go through the content at your own pace.
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John Dennis is a man on a mission! He plans to ride 700KM on his electric bike around P.E.I.’s The Island Trail starting to raise awareness, hope, and funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis through his “I Ride For You & Me” campaign.
Support Groups
Connect with others in your community who are living similar journeys in a caring environment where people help one another through difficult times, celebrate wins, share practical tips, coping strategies, and more.
Webinar
Join Tracey Reed, registered dietitian, on Sept 7th as she shares anti-inflammatory diet tips and explains how the right foods can reduce the impact of pulmonary fibrosis symptoms.
Patient Guide
Get patient-to-patient advice on how to manage and advocate for care for those living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Take charge of your own health care and find out what questions need to be asked and answered.
Video
Naomi Matsushita of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has interstitial pneumonia, one of the 200 types of pulmonary fibrosis (PF), as well as anti-synthetase syndrome, an auto-immune condition. This is her story.
Advocacy
Take action today and help patients with any chronic fibrosing interstitial lung disease obtain coverage for nintedanib (Ofev). Right now, only those with IPF are reimbursed.
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What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a family of more than 200 interstitial lung disease (ILDs) that cause inflammation and/or scarring of the lungs.
About 30,000 Canadians live with PF. Approximately half of this group of people have Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), meaning the cause is uncertain or unknown.
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More on What is Pulmonary Fibrosis
Living with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis – Meet Zelick
After complaining of a persistent cough during a regular check-up, 66-year old Zelick was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Watch his story.
CPFF Documentary – Breathless for Change
This documentary explores the courage and resilience of people living with PF and uncovers the barriers to accessing equitable healthcare for treatment and disease management.
So you have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis…what’s next?
If you or someone you care about is living with pulmonary fibrosis this is a must-watch explainer video that describes what PF is, what you can expect and how to manage your disease.
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UHN Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Handout
This handout for people living with IPF and their families provides information on what idiopathic…
Burden of IPF Report
This report reveals major gaps and disparities in care for Canadians living with idiopathic pulmonary…
Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient Guide
The CPFF Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient Guide provides an overview of pulmonary fibrosis signs, symptoms, and…
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Four weeks for PF
This September, CPFF friends across Canada will once again be asking municipalities to light up monuments in red and bue in honour of Pulmonary Fibrosis month.
Find monuments
From coast to coast people are gathering to walk roll and run to raise awareness, hope, and funds for people living with pulmonary fibrosis.
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Our always-popular educational forums are back! Join us in September for a packed schedule to learn the latest research and treatment news, and much more.
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Gather with others in the PF community. who have similar journeys to learn and share experiences.
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Grab a cup of tea or coffee and join our online socials – a relaxed opportunity to chat with some of our caring PF community members from coast to coast.
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Can you pucker up for a good cause? All you need for the Pucker Up! Challenge is a drinking straw and the desire to get the word out about pulmonary fibrosis.
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