Respiratory Health
COPD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment in Canada
COPD is a group of long-term lung diseases that block airflow in and out of the lungs. As a result, the lungs cannot move air …
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Dr. Emily Carter, MD, FRCPC
Respirologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Emily Carter is a respirologist (pulmonologist) at the University of Calgary, with 13 years of experience in respiratory medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she specializes in asthma, COPD, sleep-disordered breathing, and respiratory infections. Dr. Carter is passionate about helping Canadians understand and manage chronic lung conditions.
Articles by Dr. Emily Carter, MD, FRCPC
Respiratory Health
Wheezing: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor
Wheezing happens when the airways in your lungs become narrow or blocked. Air squeezes through these smaller passages and creates …
Respiratory Health
Cough: Types, Causes & When to See a Doctor
A cough is one of the most common reasons Canadians visit their family doctor or local walk-in clinic.
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Wet Cough: Causes, Treatments & When to See a Doctor
A wet cough — sometimes called a productive cough or chest cough — brings up mucus or phlegm from your lungs.
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Chronic Cough: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
A chronic cough is one that lasts eight weeks or longer. It is more than just an annoyance — it can disrupt your sleep, affect …
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Embolism: Risks, Symptoms & Treatment
A pulmonary embolism occurs when a clot — or sometimes a clump of fat, air, or tumour tissue — travels through the bloodstream and …
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is an infectious disease caused by several types of hantavirus.
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: What Canadians Should Know
ARDS happens when fluid builds up inside the tiny air sacs in your lungs. This fluid stops your lungs from filling properly with …
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Respiratory Symptoms: Cough, Breathlessness & More
Understanding respiratory symptoms can help you take better care of your lungs and overall health.
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Sarcoidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease. “Systemic” means it can affect many parts of the body at the same time.