Asthma

Asthma is inflammation of the airways in the lungs, making it hard for air to flow in and out of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how asthma is diagnosed and managed. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder. COPD can be chronic (ongoing) bronchitis, emphysema, or a combination of both. This pamphlet identifies persons at risk for COPD, the signs and symptoms to watch for, and how it is diagnosed and managed.

Asthme

L'asthme est une inflammation des voies respiratoires dans les poumons. La brochure explique le diagnostic et la prise en charge de l’asthme. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Getting Ready for a Computed Tomography (CT) Virtual Colonoscopy

A virtual colonoscopy (VC), also called a computed tomography (CT) colonography or CTC, is a test used to check the inside lining of the colon for growths called polyps. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a CT VC, including instructions to make sure your bowel is properly cleaned for the test, and what will happen during the test.