Downloadable Resources
The Lung Association has plenty of FREE, downloadable information on how to make living with COPD easier. To learn more about the COPD Information that is available to you, visit our Lung Health Materials.
Video Resources
Learning by seeing and hearing can be helpful. Here are some links to informative videos to help you learn about how to manage your COPD.
COPD: Improving Lives... One Breathe at a Time
Nutrition Information for COPD
COPD Support Group
You don’t have to feel alone with your COPD. Consider joining our COPD support group to come together in a safe environment to share your experience with others with a lived experience of COPD.
Jared, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Therapist, Donna, Double Lung Transplant Recipient, Dale, COPD Pulmonary Rehabilitation Participant, Donna, Respiratory Researcher
Medication Resources
Whether you are wanting to learn more about how to use your delivery device the right way, or to learn more about the kind of medication you are taking for your COPD and what it does for you, we have a number of medication resources for you.
To learn more about your medication and related information, visit the following link to our Lung Health Materials page and download for free the following documents.
- COPD Information - COPD Handbook
- COPD Information - COPD Brochure
- COPD Information - COPD Medications Brochure
- COPD Plan of Action
- Flu Information - Flu, Pneumonia and COVID-19 at a Glance
- Inhaler Information – Delivery Device Instructions
Inhaler Videos
Medication Database
Lung Helpline
Our Lung Helpline is a free, confidential lung information service, managed by Certified Respiratory Educators (healthcare professionals with special training in COPD). Educators are available to answer your questions about breathing and lung disease between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. To speak with an educator, call 1 833 385 LUNG (5864) – Toll Free in Saskatchewan, or email us your questions at info@lungsask.ca.
Certified Respiratory Educators in Saskatchewan
Certified Respiratory Educators teach clients about their COPD, preventative measures, how to avoid triggers that worsen symptoms, the proper use of medications, diet and lifestyle counselling, and the use of written action plans that allow rapid adjustment of medications when symptoms worsen.
To find and book an appointment to talk to an educator near you, visit the following link to view the list of Certified Respiratory Educators in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Pulmonary Rehab List
A great way to learn how to exercise and learn how to manage your COPD in a supportive and encouraging environment is to join a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs offer supervised exercise and education by trained healthcare professionals.
To find a pulmonary rehabilitation program near you, visit Find a Lung Health Program to download the Saskatchewan Pulmonary Rehab List.
Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program
To ease the financial burden that may be associated with living with a lung disease, The Lung Association is pleased to be able to provide support through its Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program. This reimbursement program is designed to be complimentary to other established financial assistance programs in the province of Saskatchewan.
To learn more about the program including information about eligibility and the application process visit Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program.