As wildfire smoke affects air quality in parts of Saskatchewan, protecting your lung health is important. Here are some recommendations to help you minimize smoke exposure and stay healthy during this dry, hot weather.

• Stay indoors.
• Keep doors, windows, and fireplace dampers shut.
• Use air conditioners on the re-circulation setting so outside air will not be moved inside.
• Avoid exercising outdoors.
• Take extra precautions with children, who are more susceptible to smoke because they breathe at a faster rate, and their lungs are still developing.
• Children, older adults, and anyone with a heart or lung disease are more susceptible to smoke.
• Keep your windows and vents closed while driving. Again, only use air conditioning on the recirculate setting.
• Do not have campfires or use backyard fire pits.
• Make sure your medications are up-to-date and filled. If you have asthma or COPD, please ensure you always have your rescue inhaler with you at all times.
• Pay attention to air quality reports on your local news channel or websites.

Review your action plan if you have asthma or COPD, and please stay safe!

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For patients with severe lung disease, a lung transplant may be their last hope for survival.

Although a lung transplant can offer hope, it often involves a complex journey. Saskatchewan residents must travel to Edmonton, the nearest of only four transplant centers in Canada. The extensive travel and out-of-pocket expenses can be overwhelming, often lasting 3 to 12 months or longer.

Lung Saskatchewan is proud to partner with Alberta Lung on its Breathing Space project in Edmonton—a haven designed to provide respite, comfort, and specialized care for individuals and families navigating the challenges they face on a lung transplant journey.

No one should have to refuse a lung transplant due to financial barriers. Learn more about the Breathing Space project and how to support it.

Hi, I’m Jill. As a Registered Nurse and Certified Respiratory Educator with Lung Saskatchewan, I am excited to tell you about how our Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program is helping so many people breathe easier.

Our online communities are a platform for patients and caregivers to ask questions, share their stories, as well as provide encouragement and peer support to one another.

Coordinated by Certified Respiratory Health Professionals from Lung Saskatchewan, we provide timely information and resources to guide you through tough times.

Our communities of support include: 

• Pulmonary Fibrosis
  
• Smoking Cessation
  
• COPD
  
• COVID-19
  
• Lung Cancer
  
• Lung Transplant
  
• Sleep Apnea
  
• Asthma
  

Find the power of community in our lung health support groups. Join us to connect with individuals who relate to your journey. Together, we can make a difference in each other's lives.