Our respiratory therapist will work with patients diagnosed with COPD to optimize their treatment. This can be in the form of education, inhaler teaching, or enrollment in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program. 

COPD action planning is also available to promote self-sufficiency and confidence in controlling lung disease.

Both adults and pediatric patients are able to be seen and evaluated by our respiratory therapist.

These appointments can include reviewing asthma education, inhaler teaching, and trigger identification and avoidance.

Asthma action planning is also available to promote self-sufficiency and confidence in controlling lung disease.

The journey to quit using tobacco/nicotine products is different for everyone. The Wood Buffalo PCN Smoking Cessation Team is here to tailor a quit plan just for you.

Our team includes a respiratory therapist who will provide techniques to curb cravings and help you identify the behaviours associated with smoking. The team also includes a pharmacist who can prescribe cessation aids to build success on the road to quitting.

Our respiratory therapist is able to review common lung hygiene practices and discuss temporary inhaler management with patients referred by their family physician.