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World Asthma Day: Mother of 14-Year-Old Lost to Asthma Calls for Greater Awareness

World Asthma Day: Mother of 14-Year-Old Lost to Asthma Calls for Greater Awareness

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

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 Awareness Month 2025: What to Expect

Asthma Awareness Month 2025: What to Expect

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

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...
Our health-care system isn’t taking lung health seriously and that’s costing lives

Our health-care system isn’t taking lung health seriously and that’s costing lives

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

By Jeffrey Beach, President & CEO of Asthma Canada and Jessica Buckley, ICD.D, President & CEO of Lung Health Foundation Read the op-ed on Hamilton Spectator: here   Our lungs make our lives, but lung health is a crisis that’s flying under the radar. And...
Love is in the air—just make sure it’s not triggering your asthma this Valentine’s Day!

Love is in the air—just make sure it’s not triggering your asthma this Valentine’s Day!

by Jenna | News & Updates

Valentine’s Day is all about romance, thoughtful gifts, and heartfelt gestures. But while you’re planning that special evening, Asthma Canada wants to remind you to prioritize your health. Here are some common Valentine’s Day triggers to watch out for, with tips...
New Survey Highlights Challenges Faced by 4.6 Million Canadians Living with Asthma 

New Survey Highlights Challenges Faced by 4.6 Million Canadians Living with Asthma 

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

New Survey Reveals Highlights Challenges Faced by 4.6 Million Canadians Living with Asthma  92% have experienced stress because of their asthma  66% report financial strain related to asthma care  26% had an emergency room visit in the past year due to asthma  98% say...
Data from new national study exposes oral corticosteroids overuse in Canadian patients with severe asthma

Data from new national study exposes oral corticosteroids overuse in Canadian patients with severe asthma

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

SOURCE GlaxoSmithKline Inc. 72% of people with uncontrolled severe asthma had substantial OCS use. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 9, 2024 /CNW/ – The data from the real-world evidence study “Characterizing uncontrolled severe asthma in Canada (ALERT)” was...
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“I just wasn’t really able to have a normal ch “I just wasn’t really able to have a normal childhood.”  A huge thank you to Asthma Canada advocate Josh Rheaume for bravely sharing his personal journey of growing up with severe asthma with Healthing.ca this Asthma Awareness Month. His story sheds light on the real and lasting impacts of this chronic disease—and underscores the importance of awareness, support, and proper management.  Read the full article: link in our story.  #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #ACTonAsthma #Asthma #SevereAsthma @the.asthma.runner @beyondthewheeze
“Asthma isn’t a simple disease. It’s incredi “Asthma isn’t a simple disease. It’s incredibly complex, which makes it both challenging and fascinating for me. Even now, more than 20 years later, I’m still intrigued. I still want to understand what causes asthma and, more importantly, how we can do better for the people living with it.”  Dr. Teresa To is a trailblazer in asthma research, known for using big data to uncover the true burden of asthma in Canada. When she first began her work at SickKids Hospital, she was shocked to learn that asthma was the number one reason kids were hospitalized. “I thought it would be a simple task—just counting numbers and reporting them. But when I saw the numbers, I was shocked.”  That moment shaped her career. “I went to my boss and said, ‘I want to focus on asthma. This will be my research territory.’”  As the founder and Scientific Director of the Ontario Asthma Surveillance Information System (OASIS), Dr. To’s work has helped track asthma’s impact on thousands of lives and shape better care. In partnership with Asthma Canada, she also led a major study on the real-world use of biologics for asthma treatment.  But she’s clear: the work isn’t done.  “We’re still not done with asthma. Ten years ago, funding shifted toward COPD, and now lung cancer is receiving a lot of attention. But asthma is still here, we have not eradicated asthma, yet, and it’s still affecting a huge number of people.”  She urges more investment in asthma research:
“There’s still so much potential in asthma research. We need more support, and I want to give people hope that we can make a real difference.”
As Asthma Awareness Month winds down, we invite yo As Asthma Awareness Month winds down, we invite you to join a powerful and personal event: “Asthma: Stories From the Community” on Thursday 29 May at 7:00 p.m. ET.  This free webinar isn't about stats or science, it’s about the human experience. Hear real stories from people living with asthma—stories of challenge, resilience, advocacy, and hope.  🔷 Moderated by Beyond the Wheeze Podcast Host, Josh Rheaume, the event will feature:
🔹  Vibhas Bapat: Asthma Canada Board Chair & living with asthma and eczema 
🔹  Adrienne Lam: MPH student, passionate asthma advocate & living with asthma & allergies
🔹  Jaqueline Murdoch: Late-onset asthma patient & retired IT project manager  Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6617442385686/WN__eZkp7K7TGCdHN8dkCvonA  #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #ACTonAsthma
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