E-NURSE

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ailment that is considerably under-diagnosed and under-treated. With over 1.5 million Canadians living with the disease, it is on the rise and is projected to be the third leading cause of death in the world by 2020. COPD can however, be prevented. Regular exercise not only relieves symptoms, such as difficulties with breathing and fatigue for those living with the disorder, but also delays muscular degeneration that comes naturally with age.