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Managing shortness of breath

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Martelli-Reid, Lorraine. Hamilton, ON: Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M266 2011

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

5 Part series:; Introduction/learning abdominal breathing; Managing an acute episode of shortness of breath; Sitting to standing; Climbing stairs; Respiratory muscle exercises

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Author: Martelli-Reid, Lorraine

Place of Publication: Hamilton, ON

Publisher: Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Breathing Exercises; Dyspnea - therapy; Respiratory therapy; Lung Neoplasms - complications; Patient Education

Abstract: 5 Part series:; Introduction/learning abdominal breathing; Managing an acute episode of shortness of breath; Sitting to standing; Climbing stairs; Respiratory muscle exercises

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 M266 2011

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr			Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr			Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr			On Loan, due Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Caring for the air : Metro Vancouver 2016

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Metro Vancouver. Burnaby, BC: Metro Vancouver , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

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Alternate Title: Caring for the air report 2016

Corporate Author: Metro Vancouver

Place of Publication: Burnaby, BC

Publisher: Metro Vancouver

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 21 p. : ill.

Subjects: Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Health; Climate Change; Air Pollutants; Air Pollution, Indoor; Air Pollution - adverse effects; Smoke - adverse effects; Health Impact Assessment; Vehicle Emissions; Greenhouse Effect; Vancouver

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Location: Internet

Website Notes: "Metro Vancouver's Caring for the Air report is an easy-to-read annual publication that provides information about air quality and climate change issues in our region, as well as programs that protect public health and the environment, improve visual air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

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http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/AirQualityPublications/Caring_for_the_Air-MV2016.pdf

WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WN620 W928 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Editor: Zeeb, Hajo; Shannoun, Ferid

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Radon - adverse effects; Air Pollutants, Radioactive; Air Pollution, Indoor; Carcinogens, Environmental; Radiation, Ionizing; Lung Neoplasms; Environmental Exposure

Abstract: Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.

ISBN: 9789241547673; 9241547677

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WN620 W928 2009

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Smoker's body

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization

Audience: Patient or Public

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This poster is an updated reproduction of "The smoker's body originally produced by COLORS magazine, issue 21, July-August 1997.

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Subjects: Lung Diseases; Neoplasms - etiology; Smoking - adverse effects; Tobacco Use - adverse effects; Posters; Popular Work

Abstract: This poster is an updated reproduction of "The smoker's body originally produced by COLORS magazine, issue 21, July-August 1997.

Language: English; French

Material Type: Other; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File; Internet

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http://www.who.int/tobacco/research/smokers_body/en/index.html

http://www.who.int/tobacco/resources/publications/smokersbody_en_fr.pdf

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

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Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, LaBossiere Huebner, Trude, McGowan, Patrick. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT500 L785 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

Author: Lorig, Kate; Holman, Halsted; LaBossiere Huebner, Trude; McGowan, Patrick

Edition: Canadian 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Chronic Disease; Heart Diseases; Lung Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Arthritis; Self Care; Self-Management; Exercise; Decision Making; Communication; Problem Solving; Healthy Lifestyle; Popular Work

Notes: Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.

ISBN: 9781936693498; 9781936693573

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WT500 L785 2013

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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Living a healthy life with chronic pain

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LeFort, Sandra M., Webster, Lisa, Lorig, Kate. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2021. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL704 L785 2021

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Author: LeFort, Sandra M.; Webster, Lisa; Lorig, Kate

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: iv, 406 p. : illus. ; 28cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Chronic Pain; Chronic Disease; Self Care; Popular Work

Notes: + 1 CD inside front cover

ISBN: 9781936693917

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook; Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL704 L785 2021

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.