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.
In the Community: Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk
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.
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...
Qualitative research on perceptions of biologic therapies among Canadians living with severe asthma offers insights into priorities for emerging treatments
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.
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.
In the Community: Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk
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.
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...
Qualitative research on perceptions of biologic therapies among Canadians living with severe asthma offers insights into priorities for emerging treatments
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.
TCS Waterfront Marathon & 5K: Join Team Asthma Canada
Join Team Asthma Canada at TCS Waterfront Marathon & 5K this October to support the 4.6 million people living with asthma in Canada
WORLD ASTHMA DAY: 2 million Canadians Living with Uncontrolled Asthma urged to Take Control of their Condition.
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.
When reflecting on the history of Asthma Canada and how it came to be, it's impossible to overlook, Judy Godfrey, a cornerstone in the formation of the charity, and its founding president.Judy, described by her husband Sheldon as a "sparkplug" for the charity's...
Fellowes Canada, our Partner in Enhancing Community Health
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Managing asthma with poor air quality and wildfires
Wildfires have been an issue for many Canadians living in the areas directly affected for the past few months. Smoke from these extensive events has now created air quality issues for people across the country, and for those living with asthma, it’s important to stay...
Asthma Canada calls on policy makers to ensure Canadians have access to high-quality respiratory care, when and where they need it
May 2, 2023 – This World Asthma Day, on behalf of the 3.8 million people living with asthma in Canada, Asthma Canada is calling on policy makers and health system leaders to ensure Canadians have access to high-quality respiratory care, when and where they need it....
Asthma Canada welcomes new President & CEO
Asthma Canada welcomes new President and Chief Executive Officer Asthma Canada welcomes Jeff Beach as President and Chief Executive Officer Asthma Canada and our Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Beach as President and Chief Executive...
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