Asthma is inflammation (irritation, reddening, and swelling) of the airways (breathing passages) in the lungs. This makes it hard for air to flow in and out of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how asthma is diagnosed and managed. It covers what you will learn in asthma education sessions. The French version of this pamphlet 2106, "Asthme", is also available.
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal (not usual) heart rhythm. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of atrial fibrillation, how it is diagnosed and treated, what you can do to help your condition, and what to do if you have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
Attention (focusing on things around you) helps you to do your daily activities and tasks. It is an important part of thinking. Problems with attention are very common after an ABI. This pamphlet explains different ways you may experience attention problems, things that can make attention problems worse, and tips for coping wiht attention problems. A list of resources is also provided.
An augmentation mammaplasty (breast enlargement) is usually done under general anesthetic. This means you will be put to sleep for the surgery. The surgeon will make a pocket between the chest wall and breast tissue. They will then place a saline or a gel implant into this pocket. This pamphlet explains what will happen after your surgery, including how to care for the incision(s), discomfort, and instructions about activity. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provid…
This pamphlet provides information about the process of a stem cell transplant using your own stem cells. Informaton about stem cell transplants and stem cell collection is provided. Also included is information about before your stem cell collection, phases of the process, side effects of high dose chemotherapy, admission, moving to the Medical Day Unit (MDU), the importance of MedicAlert® identification, outpatient care, and what to expect after your transplant. Information on lodging, parki…
Azathioprine is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
Azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about combination therapy in IBD, possible side effects of these medications, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of an arm swing to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing an arm swing as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a backward walk exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of an exercise involving walking backwards with a cane. It is to be used as a teaching tool for patients. The pamphlet outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a grapevine exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of heel raises using one foot to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of heel raises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing heel raises with two feet as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of knee bend exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk one hand exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk two hands exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sideways walk no hands exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sit to stand exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of a sit to stand exercise to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Balance Program.
This one-sided single sheet pamphlet gives an illustration of step exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Balance Program.