Before you begin the BREATHE Better – Stay STRONG Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, please read and agree to the medical disclaimer.

Medical Advice Disclaimer, Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Please read this document carefully. The Canadian Lung Association (CLA) strongly recommends that you consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before choosing to take part in BREATHE Better-Stay STRONG. You acknowledge that CLA offers no medical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment, and that CLA makes no determination as to whether or not you are physically fit to participate in this program. This program is intended for Canadians living with chronic lung disease, be it obstructive or restrictive in nature. This program is not supervised and therefore not intended for Canadians who are awaiting lung transplant, lung volume reduction surgery or those who have pulmonary hypertension. Certain pre-existing non-respiratory conditions may also exclude you from participating in the exercise portion of this program. 

THERE ARE POTENTIAL RISKS INHERENT in your participation in BREATHE Better-Stay STRONG, including, without limitation, worsening of your existing symptoms, an increased load on the heart, episodes of light headedness, fainting, dizziness, pain, chest discomfort, shortness of breath and bone and muscular injury.  If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain, or unmanageable shortness of breath at any time while participating in exercise program, you should stop immediately.

CLA and BREATHE Better-Stay STRONG cannot respond to medical emergencies. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.  

CLA assumes no liability or responsibility for the use of any information provided by BREATHE Better-Stay STRONG, or for your reliance on this information in place of specific medical advice from a qualified health care provider. As is, the health information content provided in this program is current, reviewed and approved by qualified healthcare professionals. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CLA disclaims all liability for any errors or other inaccuracies in the information provided. In no event shall CLA be liable for damages of any kind, including but not limited to direct, indirect, special, consequential, or other monetary damages in connection with your use of or reliance upon information provided by BREATHE Better-Stay STRONG.

By following this program, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to abide by the above Medical Advice Disclaimer, and Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability.