BREATHING SHOULD BE EFFORTLESS

Taking a deep, relaxing breath is not something people generally have to think about – it happens without making any effort. Until it doesn’t...

You or a loved one may be experiencing trouble breathing, either as a sudden, new experience, or maybe it has become more bothersome over time.

If you are experiencing concerning symptoms such as coughing, wheezing or stubborn phlegm, and would like to gain further insights into some of the possible conditions that may be causing it, consider answering a few quick questions to help direct you to some very insightful information.

Have you been diagnosed with Asthma or COPD?

If you have received a diagnosis of either Asthma or COPD from your doctor, visit the ASTHMA SECTION or COPD SECTION to learn more about the condition.

Are you concerned about your breathing but do not have a diagnosis?

If you are experiencing concerning symptoms such as coughing, wheezing or stubborn phlegm, and would like to gain further insights into some of the possible conditions that may be causing it, answer the questions below to help direct you to some very insightful information.

How may we direct you today?

Answer the questions below to help guide you to the appropriate information in this website.

1. Are you older than 40 years?

Yes No

2. Are you male or female?

Male Female

3. Have you ever smoked? (More than 20 packs during your lifetime, or 1 cigarette a day for a year)

Yes No

4. Are you exposed to wood smoke every day?

Yes No

5. Do you struggle with shortness of breath when walking a little faster on flat ground?

Yes No

6. Do you have a cough that will not go away, when you do not have a cold?

Yes No

7. Do you have phlegm that irritates you, when you do not have a cold?

Yes No

8. Do you have a family history of allergic conditions? (Runny nose and itchy eyes from allergies, allergic skin reactions, asthma, etc.)

Yes No

9. Have you been diagnosed with an allergic condition? (Runny nose and itchy eyes from allergies, allergic skin reactions, asthma, etc.)

Yes No

This test is not intended to diagnose or replace medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional.

Asthma

Asthma is a condition where your airways become over-sensitive to certain things (allergens/triggers) that they would not normally react to. This causes the airway lining to become inflamed and swollen, and sticky mucus (phlegm) to increase, making it very difficult to breathe.³

COPD

COPD is a condition where damage to the lungs, generally over time, causes inflammation, swelling and excess phlegm. This causes the airways to be smaller than normal, and the lungs to lose their elasticity, making breathing difficult.⁴

BREATHING SHOULD BE EFFORTLESS

Taking a deep, relaxing breath is not something people generally have to think about – it happens without making any effort. Until it doesn’t...

Have you been diagnosed with Asthma or COPD?

Are you concerned about your breathing but do not have a diagnosis?

How may we direct you today?

Asthma

COPD

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