A.C.T. on Asthma

1 in 2 people living with asthma in Canada have uncontrolled asthma. This Asthma Awareness Month, take action!

Amber's Story

Amber was just 14, when she lost her life to an asthma attack

World Asthma Day 2025

There’s so much happening this World Asthma Day (Tuesday, May 6)!

PRESS PLAY ON LIFE

Breathlessness puts your life on hold

Asthma Community Stories

Amber's Story

Amber was just 14 years old when she tragically lost her life to an asthma attack.

Her story, shared by her mom Kim, is a powerful reminder that asthma is a serious, life-threatening disease — and why the work of Asthma Canada is so vital.

Josh's Story

Josh lived with severe asthma his entire life, which often held him back from doing the things he loved.

His story shows that with determination and the right support, it’s possible to gain control of your asthma and live life to the fullest.

What Is Asthma?

Doctors define asthma as a “chronic inflammatory disease of the airway.”

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How To Tell You Have Asthma

Learn about the signs & symptoms of asthma and proper diagnosis.

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Newly Diagnosed? Start Here

Access information and educational resources on living with asthma.

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Medications & Treatment

Learn about the different types of asthma medications and treatment options available.

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Common Asthma Triggers

Triggers often lead to asthma attacks. A trigger is any thing or condition that causes inflammation in the airways, which then leads to asthma symptoms.

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Asthma In Children

Asthma affects the lives of over 850,000 children in Canada. Find out how to best manage your children’s asthma.

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Severe Asthma

What is Severe Asthma? Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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COVID-19 & Vaccines

Asthma Canada has developed resources outlining everything you need to know about vaccine-preventable diseases such as COVID-19, Pneumonia, Influenza (flu), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Herpes Zoster (Shingles).  

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Nasal Polyps & Asthma

Learn about nasal polyps and how they are treated.

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Join the Community

Stay informed, inspired, and connected—follow Asthma Canada on social media for the latest updates on asthma research, advocacy, and support. Join our community and help us raise awareness so that everyone with asthma can breathe easier!

Share on social media #ACTOnAsthma #WorldAsthmaDay and tag Asthma Canada to join the conversation.

The Reality of Asthma in Canada

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Over 4.6 million people are living with asthma in Canada

1 in 2 people with asthma are living with uncontrolled asthma, putting them at risk of serious illness—even death

80,000 visits are made to the emergency room each year because of asthma attacks

317 people are diagnosed with asthma each day

As many as 465,000 people living with asthma have severe asthma, a type of asthma that’s difficult to control, even with high doses of medication

Over 300 families lose a loved one because of asthma each year

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Support Canadians living with asthma

Over 4.6 million Canadians are living with asthma, a condition that worsens for many during wildfires. Your generous contribution will enable Asthma Canada to not only heighten awareness and deliver vital education on such critical issues but also advance our efforts in research aimed at ultimately finding a cure for asthma.