Welcome to U-Breathe!
Breathe Easier. Live Healthier. Feel Better.
If you have breathing difficulties, our website has information on lung diseases, diagnostic tests and treatments.
Our clinic serves patients with lung diseases. You can be referred for evaluation and personalized advice.
Your Experience at U-Breathe
What To Bring
First visit
- Alberta Health Card
- Updated List of Medications
- The appropriate forms (see to the left)
Follow-up Visit
- Alberta Health Card
- Updated List of Medications
- The appropriate forms (see to the left)
Forms
We would appreciate it if you were to complete all the forms that apply prior to your visit.
For you first visit:
If you will be completing for the first time a Pulmonary Function Testing including PFT, spirometry or MCT; Please complete the following:
If you have asthma or COPD, please fill out the appropriate form(s) before each appointment. These forms give us additional information about your condition.
Patient experience
Dr. Tourin spent so much time with me, answering questions, feeding me information, and making sure I was on the right track, and understood what was going on.
- Karen
With Dr. Tourin's experienced and caring team, I am now in the healthiest lung condition I've experienced in years. Dr. Tourin looks at your entire health as a whole and treats you like your wellbeing is a genuine concern. To this team, I am a person and am treated with respect and genuine support.
- Sandee
Dr. Tourin is very detailed, listens to her patients patiently, and looks into all aspects before prescribing any treatment. I recommend everyone in the city to see Dr. Tourin regarding any breathing problems.
- Aourika
The Staff that all work at U-Breathe are exceptional, I have nothing but great things to say. Right from the very start as a patient every visit has been an overall great experience. I want to say a very big thank you to all the staff members and Dr. Tourin who looked out for me and took care of me.
- Joyce
The strong support of Dr. Tourin and her staff have made all the difference in my journey to achieve the wellness I am searching for. They provides a very high level of care.
-Lloyd
The front desk girls are awesome as is Brian and Dr. Tourin. I have been going to this clinic for a few years, I have never had a bad experience. Thank you so much U-Breathe Respirology for your expertise and friendly manner.
-MaryAnn
I had an appointment yesterday for a breathing test. The technician I dealt with was very pleasant ,professional as well as personal manner. She explained things really well, making sure I knew what to expect, never yelling at me or being negative if I did something incorrectly.
-Karen
Diagnostic testing at U-Breathe
PFT
Pulmonary Function Test
The test consists of a series of non-invasive breathing maneuvers to objectively measure how well the lungs are working.
MCT
Methacholine Challenge Test
The test consists of a series of non-invasive breathing maneuvers while a small amount of inhaled medication (Methacholine) is given to test for reactive airways.
FeNO
Fraction of Exhaled Nitric Oxide
A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in an exhaled sample of your breathe.
ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
The test is used to check how well the lungs are able to move oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide. It is a blood test that measures the acidity, levels of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from an artery.
CPET
Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Test
The test consists of controlled exertion while monitoring breathing and vitals.
6MWT
The 6 Minute Walk Test gives the doctor an objective measure of your functional capacity. It measures the distance that you can walk quickly on a flat hard surface in a period of 6 minutes. Your oxygen level is monitored during this test.
6 Minute Walk Test
Spiro
Spirometry is a physiological test that measures inhaled and exhaled volumes of air as a function of time. It is just one component of a complete pulmonary function test.
Spirometry
MIPs & MEPs
This is measurement of breathing muscle strength using measurements of maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP or PImax), and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP or PEmax).
Maximum inspiratory pressure and Maximum expiratory pressure
Bronch
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that looks inside the lung airways. It involves inserting a bronchoscope tube, with its light and small camera, through your nose or mouth, down your throat into your trachea, or windpipe, and to the bronchi and bronchioles of your lungs.
Bronchoscopy
Sleep
In a level 3 sleep study (a home sleep study) a small machine is used in the comfort of your home at night to monitor oxygen saturation, heart rate, air flow and effort while also recording details about snoring and position. It will help your doctor diagnose obstructive sleep apnea and even assess severity.
Level 3 Sleep Study (a home sleep study)
Specialists
Olga Tourin MD. |FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, Dipl ABIM (IM) |
Dr. Gurbir Brar MD. |MBBS, FRCPC, IPM (IM)|
Dr. Ayesha Bashir MD. |FRCPC (IM)|
Medical Office Assistants
Dzemila |Senior MOA |
Dzemila is a highly skilled and professional MOA who is always polite, caring and respectful even under the high pressure of a busy clinic. She always keeps the patients best interests in mind.
Krizel |MOA |
Hayley|MOA |
Respiratory Therapists
Andrew |Senior RRT |
The Senior RRT in the at U-Breathe Pulmonary Function Laboratory. He is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and his work has focused around respiratory diagnostics and patient education. He graduated from SAIT in 2015 and joined the U-Breathe team in January 2019. Andrew enjoys being involved in the process of empowering patients in their understanding of their lung condition diagnosis, how to properly manage their condition, and ultimately seeing the improvement in their health over time.
Zahira | RRT , U-Breathe OHS rep |
Joining our team in 2016, Zahira is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a representative of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) here at the clinic.
She is also a Certified Respiratory Educator. She strives to assist patients with their lung conditions through performing lung diagnostic tests, educating about respiratory diseases, and instructing on proper inhaler techniques.
Outside of the clinic, Zahira lives an active lifestyle and you can frequently find her out in the mountains on a hike with her children.
Brian | RRT |
About me, coming soon!
Tammy | RRT |
Tammy graduated from SAIT in 2015 and has worked at U-Breathe since that time. She enjoys working with the variety of patients who present to the clinic with various lung conditions. She takes a personalized approach to helping patients understand their diagnosis, manage their lung conditions and further their education so they can live their best lives moving forward.
Clinical Assistants
Sobia |Clinical Nurse, Lead for Severe Asthma Clinic |
Sobia is a nurse at U-Breathe. She is knowledgeable, caring and does her best. She supervises the severe asthma clinic at U-Breathe and ensures that patients are receiving the very best care.
Clinical Trial Research
Pavel |Research Coordinator and Research Lead |
Pavel enjoys making a positive impact on people's lives. Working at U-Breathe gives him the opportunity to help patients today and through coordination of research, those of tomorrow too. He completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Alberta and joined the team in January 2019.
Location
Phone: 403-475-9766
Fax: 403-538-6745
We are located on the second floor of the Bow River Professional Centre Building.
Suite 205 , 4411 – 16th Ave NW
Calgary, AB, T3B 0M3
In Building:
Take the elevator to level 2, Turn right and walk down the hallway until you reach U-Breathe Clinic.
Driving instructions:
We are located on 16th Avenue NW Highway 1 between 43 St NW and Montgomery Ave.
Paid Parking is available outside the building. Street parking is busy but sometimes available.
Bus routes 40 and 1 nearby.
Monday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Statutory holidays
Closed
Contact us
Call us at (403) 475-9766 or leave a message down below!
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