Dr. Katherine Moore

05/26/2026

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, has long been associated with older, male smokers.
But recent research has highlighted that, although the number of women and men who die of in Canada each year is about equal:
➡️ COPD is likely underdiagnosed in women
➡️ women experience more severe symptoms, have earlier disease onset and are more likely to have never smoked ci******es

05/26/2026

Quitting smoking not only improves your health but also enhances your quality of life. Every day, countless Canada suffer from smoking-related health issues like lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart disease. Smoking not only affects your lung function but also harms your family through secondhand smoke.
Now is the perfect time to make a change! By quitting smoking, you can reduce the risk of serious diseases, breathe freely again, regain energy, and enjoy a healthier life. Every moment of perseverance is a step towards better health.
Join the fight against smoking, and let’s work together for fresher air and a healthier future. You can do it, and we support you!🍃

05/26/2026

🚭 Many people believe vapes only contain water v***r and ni****ne, but the reality is far more dangerous.
V**e aerosols are made up of ultrafine particles, chemical flavorings, heavy metals from the heating coil, and substances like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin that, when heated, can turn into toxic compounds. These particles don’t just “disappear” — they travel deep into the lungs, where they can irritate the airways, increase mucus production, inflame lung tissue, and make breathing more difficult over time. Studies have linked va**ng to chronic cough, chest tightness, airway inflammation, and even conditions such as EVALI (e-cigarette or va**ng product use–associated lung injury). While marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, va**ng still exposes the lungs to substances they were never designed to handle, and the long-term effects are still being uncovered.

05/26/2026

Ever heard of bronchiectasis?
It’s a lung condition where the airways become stretched out and widened, so much so that little pockets form. These pockets trap germs, dust and mucus, leading to repeated infections.
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It creates a vicious cycle: infections damage the airways, and damaged airways lead to more infections.
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Bronchiectasis can affect people of all ages. In adults, it’s often caused by past lung infections like pneumonia or tuberculosis. In kids and infants, it’s usually linked to congenital issues like cystic fibrosis or immune disorders

05/26/2026

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