Date: 13 April | Speakers: Dr. Susan Waserman & Tristan Joseph
This webinar featured Dr. Susan Waserman, MSc MDCM FRCPC, Professor of Medicine and Division Director, Clinical Immunology and Allergy at McMaster University.
Participants learned about the connections between asthma, allergies, and hay fever, and gained practical strategies for managing symptoms.
Viewers learned about:
- Understanding how asthma, allergies, and hay fever are connected
- Identifying common triggers and recognizing symptoms
- Learning prevention strategies and daily management tips
- Reviewing treatment options and when to seek medical care
- Understanding the importance of maintaining an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan
Tristan Joseph, an Asthma Canada Patient Advocate and healthcare communications professional from London, Ontario, who has lived with asthma and allergies for most of her life, also joined the webinar to share her lived experience of managing both conditions.
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