In the Community: Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk 2024
His legacy lives on as his family organizes the Annual Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk on September 24, 2023 in Ottawa. Asthma Canada is supporting its community and getting the word out because even though 250 Canadians will lose their life this year from asthma, they are not just a statistic. They are family members, friends and loved ones.
Mother of Nine-Year-Old Who Died from Asthma Attack Urges People with Asthma to Take Precautions During Wildfire Season
Toronto, June 12, 2024 – As threats of wildfires spread across Canada, Asthma Canada is urging individuals living with asthma to take additional precautions for their safety. Wildfire smoke contains many harmful pollutants including fine particulate matter that settles deep in the lungs. For those with asthma and other respiratory conditions, wildfires present an escalated risk, as the smoke can worsen symptoms and provoke asthma attacks, which, in some cases, can be fatal. This grim reality was sadly illustrated in 2023 by the loss of Carter Vigh, who tragically lost his life at just nine years of age.
Giving Tuesday 2021
This Giving Tuesday, we're highlighting our National Research Program! Gifts of support on this global day of giving will help us invest in the next generation of promising asthma researchers. Our research grants support scientists who are searching for more effective...
World Asthma Day: Mother of 14-Year-Old Lost to Asthma Calls for Greater Awareness
On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is urging greater awareness about the dangers of uncontrolled asthma — a condition that continues to take a devastating toll across the country. Every year, more than 300 families in Canada lose a loved one to asthma. For Kimberly...
In the Community: Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk 2024
His legacy lives on as his family organizes the Annual Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk on September 24, 2023 in Ottawa. Asthma Canada is supporting its community and getting the word out because even though 250 Canadians will lose their life this year from asthma, they are not just a statistic. They are family members, friends and loved ones.
Mother of Nine-Year-Old Who Died from Asthma Attack Urges People with Asthma to Take Precautions During Wildfire Season
Toronto, June 12, 2024 – As threats of wildfires spread across Canada, Asthma Canada is urging individuals living with asthma to take additional precautions for their safety. Wildfire smoke contains many harmful pollutants including fine particulate matter that settles deep in the lungs. For those with asthma and other respiratory conditions, wildfires present an escalated risk, as the smoke can worsen symptoms and provoke asthma attacks, which, in some cases, can be fatal. This grim reality was sadly illustrated in 2023 by the loss of Carter Vigh, who tragically lost his life at just nine years of age.
Giving Tuesday 2021
This Giving Tuesday, we're highlighting our National Research Program! Gifts of support on this global day of giving will help us invest in the next generation of promising asthma researchers. Our research grants support scientists who are searching for more effective...
World Asthma Day: Mother of 14-Year-Old Lost to Asthma Calls for Greater Awareness
On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is urging greater awareness about the dangers of uncontrolled asthma — a condition that continues to take a devastating toll across the country. Every year, more than 300 families in Canada lose a loved one to asthma. For Kimberly...
Asthma Attack Toolkit
One in six people who receive treatment at the hospital needs emergency treatment again within two weeks. Asthma attacks are not normal and you should not tolerate them. Asthma Canada's Asthma Attack toolkit guides you through symptoms of an asthma attack, what to do...
Asthma Awareness Month 2025: What to Expect
Lighting Landmarks Across Canada Shine Blue for World Asthma Day & Asthma Awareness Month This World Asthma Day (Tuesday, May 6) and Asthma Awareness Month (May), iconic landmarks across Canada will illuminate in blue, standing in solidarity with the more than...
AEROLIV* App: Asthma + COPD Mentor
An Asthma Action Plan is a strategy that you can use to identify when your asthma may be flaring up and how to manage your asthma when it gets out of control.
Our health-care system isn’t taking lung health seriously and that’s costing lives
Thousands of Ontarians are dying needlessly because their lung disease wasn’t caught early, they couldn’t access the right specialists or they lacked treatment options.
Love is in the air—just make sure it’s not triggering your asthma this Valentine’s Day!
There are many common triggers that can worsen asthma symptoms on Valentine’s Day. Sharing these symptoms with loved ones—especially on a day dedicated to love and thoughtful gestures is important.
New Survey Highlights Challenges Faced by 4.6 Million Canadians Living with Asthma
Asthma Canada has released the findings of its 2024 National Survey, shedding light on the ongoing challenges faced by the 4.6 million people living with asthma in Canada.
Data from new national study exposes oral corticosteroids overuse in Canadian patients with severe asthma
72% of people with uncontrolled severe asthma had substantial OCS use.
Asthma Canada Seeks Input from Community to Shape Future Research Priorities
Asthma Canada is calling on the asthma community to help shape the direction of asthma-related research as part of its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan. With a mission to support Canadians living with asthma through education, advocacy, and research, Asthma Canada is actively...
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