Blog & Information Resource for Respiratory, Sleep and Cardiac Services

Here are some simple tips you can start incorporating into your daily life today.

Indoor allergies can be just as vicious as the pesky spring pollen. Today we will tackle what you need to know to get through the winter allergy season.

If you re hoping to have a better year, make it this year s resolution to take care of yourself by practicing good sleep hygiene. Here are some things you can start doing to improve your sleep and have more energy in 2020!

Stay ahead of the weather this winter so you don t skip a beat with your sleep!

If you or a loved one has respiratory issues, it s important to realize the impact winter can have and how to handle the cold season s effects.

Enjoy your health now in November, so you can be even stronger in 2020!

Not only is orange the color of the season, but it also represents COPD. Join us as we recognize this disease and how it impacts thousands of lives every day.

Here we will discuss some precautions to take to ensure your oxygen is used correctly and safely.

Here we will talk about the dos and don ts of eating when you have sleep apnea.

If you live with asthma and are still in an area impacted by the wildfires, or are in a banned area, here are tips to help you!

Here are some helpful tips on how to prevent and cope with daytime sleepiness!

Alberta has a continental climate, which means that it s relatively dry with hot summers and extremely cold winters. While there are aspects of our climate that we love like the arid summers, it can pose a particular challenge to those of us with asthma.

Allergies impact more than 50 million Americans each year. This is why it s important to find an allergy medication that works for you. Learn all about them here!

What is a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)? Learn all about it here!

Here is some information you may not know about the new scenery in your area.

Here we will talk about what vaping is, comparisons to other smoking habits and how it affects users.

Allergy testing. What is it? How does it work? How long does it take? Is it accurate? What does it detect? Can anyone get it done?

We ll tell you everything you need to know about CPAP mask leaks, including what you can do to prevent them.

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you likely will be using a CPAP machine or other PAP device. Learn more about choosing the right CPAP to make sure you sleep well each night.

Although sleep apnea is common, many still do not understand how it impacts people. Learn more about the side effects of sleep apnea, and how CPAP therapy can help.

Allergies can significantly impact the quality of your day and even the quality of your sleep. Learn how allergies can impact sleep apnea, and what you can do to sleep better.

Learn more about how Portable Oxygen Concentrators can help you regain your independence and live the life you want.

Even if you don t have a portable oxygen concentrator, that doesn t mean you aren t able to travel. With proper planning and precautions, you can travel as much as you want. Don t let anything stand in the way of you seeing loved ones near and far.

So you snore, but does that mean you have sleep apnea? We will answer questions like this and more as we tackle the most common questions about this common sleep disorder.