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Program:
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Algoma Respiratory Education Program
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Phone Numbers:
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705-541-2670
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-461-2407
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Fax:
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705-541-2298
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Address:
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240 McNabb St
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6B 1Y5
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Street
Address:
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83 Willow Ave
Sault Ste Marie
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Intersection:
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Willow Ave and Chapple Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Services provided to the people of the Algoma district who have, or are at risk of developing, respiratory problems * certified respiratory educators provide evidence-based screening, assessment, treatment, education and support in order to assist individuals improve their quality of life * assists clients who have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or who need screening for lung disease
Clients with asthma learn:
- how to use puffers and how to take medication as prescribed
- warning signs and symptoms of reactions to watch for and how to know allergic and non-allergic triggers
- how to avoid exposure to triggers by changing your environment
- importance of not smoking and living in a smoke-free environment
- managing asthma using an action plan and peak flow monitoring (meter that measures the amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs)
Clients with COPD work with a team of health care professionals including a certified respiratory educator, kinesiologist, dietitian and social worker * this team provides education and support about:
- causes of COPD and what you can do about it
- how COPD affects your lungs
- help to quit smoking
- medications and how to take them
- how to check how you are doing
- recognizing if you have a chest infection and knowing the steps to take
- exercise and conserving your energy
- managing stress in your life
- following a healthy diet
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Fees:
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Set fees
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Application:
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Call or visit * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who have, or are at risk of developing, respiratory problems
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Sault Ste Marie and area
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Last Updated:
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6/10/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=112042
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