Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program

Assessment, treatment, monitoring, and support for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

People with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COPD.

• Comprehensive respiratory assessment and/or facilitation of external testing as required
• Health promotion and prevention related to lung health including referral to smoking cessation support, pulmonary rehab, and vaccinations as needed
• Development of an Action Plan to support self-management of COPD and acute exacerbations
• Individual and group monitoring and health teaching

• Improved respiratory health and overall quality of life
• Improved confidence and ability to manage COPD and its symptoms

• Physiotherapist/Certified Respiratory Educator
• Registered Nurse
• Dietitian
• Pharmacist
• Mental Health Clinician

Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or NFHT Clinician referral

You can book an appointment online click here. This booking is available to any patient of the Northumberland Family Health Team with a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This program can support you with the following:

  • Understanding what COPD is
  • Reviewing how COPD is impacting you on a daily basis
  • Learning how to manage your COPD so that you can live your best life
  • Learning how to monitor your symptoms, notice when they are changing, and how to manage potential flare-ups.
  • Learning about available resources to help you manage your COPD

What you can expect:

  • A thorough review of your health history including your lung medications, any relevant breathing tests
  • An assessment of your symptoms and how they affect your day to days
  • A physical assessment including vitals and physical activity status
  • Recommendations on next steps you can do to better manage your COPD
  • A report back to your Family Physician with any recommended changes to your care plan or requests for any outstanding test that might be beneficial

If you are interested in connecting with NFHT’s Certified Respiratory Educator to see how you might be able to live well with COPD, please click the link to start your online booking process.

Did you miss our public education sessions in 2025? If you would like to know more about any of these topics, you can self-refer to speak to our staff about your COPD and any of these topics. Call 289-252-2139 or book an appointment online.

COPD Topics
How To Live Well With COPD
Management of Respiratory Infections and Action Planning
Exercising with COPD
Managing Environmental Triggers and How to Live Smoke-Free
Conserving Energy and Getting A Good Night’s Sleep
Managing Stress, Anxiety and Your Breath
Lung Health Medications and How Best To Use Them
Nutrition and Lung Health
Quality Standards for COPD Care: A guide for people receiving care in the community
Advanced Care Planning – What matters to you?
Symptom Checkup and Management
All About Oxygen Therapy
Healthy Tips For Lifestyle Leisure and Travel

To register email or call 289-252-2139 for an in-person session.

COPD Education Videos

We are recording the 10-session education series on COPD. We will be posting these to our YouTube Channel as they become available.

PATIENT
RESOURCES

• COPD Physical Activity Scale

• Living Well With COPD

• The Canadian Lung Association

• The Lung Health Foundation

• Canadian Cancer Society

• Center for Addiction and Mental Health

Download a Slide Presentation
on “COPD Basics”