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When the Air Changes, Asthma Can Change

When the Air Changes, Asthma Can Change

by Sandra Pereira | News & Updates, Newsletters

For many people with asthma across Canada living with asthma, fall brings more than cooler temperatures. Seasonal changes can bring new triggers, including respiratory viruses, mould, indoor allergens and changing air quality. For people whose asthma is not well...
Back to School Should Not Mean Back to Worry

Back to School Should Not Mean Back to Worry

by Sandra Pereira | News & Updates, Newsletters

For many families, back-to-school brings a mixture of excitement and nervousness. It almost feels like a second New Year’s celebration. There are new teachers, new routines, new classrooms and busy mornings. Also, after-school activities resume. For parents of...
At the Table for People Living with Asthma Across Canada

At the Table for People Living with Asthma Across Canada

by Sandra Pereira | News & Updates, Newsletters

As President and CEO of Asthma Canada, Jeffrey Beach’s work extends well beyond the office. Over the past year, he has represented Asthma Canada regionally, nationally, and internationally, ensuring the voices of people in Canada living with asthma are heard wherever...
Better Care Begins with Better Research

Better Care Begins with Better Research

by Sandra Pereira | News & Updates, Newsletters

Every person living with asthma deserves care that is based on the best available evidence. That is why Asthma Canada supports research that can improve diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and symptom management strategies, enhancing quality of life for millions of...
Bella’s Song Helps Her Feel Brave

Bella’s Song Helps Her Feel Brave

by Sandra Pereira | News & Updates, Newsletters

How do you help a little one stay calm when they are struggling to breathe? Well, when eight-year-old Bella needs her puffer, she sings this song For Bella, that song is more than a few comforting words. It helps her slow down, focus on her breathing, and feel more in...
World Asthma Day 2026: Asthma Attacks Are Being Underestimated in Canada, New Survey Finds

World Asthma Day 2026: Asthma Attacks Are Being Underestimated in Canada, New Survey Finds

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Asthma Canada Launches New C.A.R.E. Campaign on World Asthma Day to Help Improve Asthma Attack Outcomes Toronto, ON – May 5, 2026 – On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is releasing findings from its national Asthma Attacks Survey, completed by more than 1,000 people...
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🫁 Asthma is common, but it’s often misunderstood. 🫁 Asthma is common, but it’s often misunderstood.  Join Dr. Andrew Kouri, respirologist and clinician scientist at Women’s College Hospital, for a free, interactive conversation exploring asthma myths, modern treatments, and the future of breathing better.  From rescue puffers and steroids to exercise, flare-up prevention and newer therapies, Dr. Kouri will break down common misconceptions and share practical, evidence-based tools to help people with asthma better understand and manage their condition.  📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET 
💻 Live, online, interactive & free  This event is part of Bridging Minds: Health & Science Conversations, a partnership between Toronto Public Library and Women’s College Hospital.  🔗 Learn more and register through the link in our bio.  #Asthma #AsthmaCanada #AsthmaAwareness #AsthmaEducation #AsthmaCare #RespiratoryHealth #LungHealth #BreathingBetter #PatientEducation #HealthEducation
Better Conversations Start with Better Information Better Conversations Start with Better Information.  Understanding COPD can help people living with asthma ask important questions about their lung health.  If symptoms are changing, becoming more persistent, or harder to control, it's important to have a conversation with your healthcare team.  Knowledge empowers patients to participate in decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.  📘 Check out the link in our bio to view the guide, and @gaapporg to learn more.  💬 What's one respiratory health question you wish you had asked sooner?  #COPD #Asthma #COPDAwareness #AsthmaAwareness #ACO #ACOAwareness #COPDResource #COPDResources #AsthmaResource #AsthmaResources #AsthmaAdvocacy #COPDAdvocacy #ACOAdvocacy #RespiratoryHealth
For people living with asthma, access to your heal For people living with asthma, access to your health information can mean more connected, timely care. 💙  The Connected Care for Canadians Act (Bill S-5) aims to make it easier for patients and healthcare providers to securely access and share health information across Canada.  📣 Add your voice and ask your MP to support connected care.  🔗 Visit the link in our bio to take action.  @cma_docs #ConnectedCare #Asthma #AsthmaCanada #AsthmaAdvocacy #DigitalHealth #PatientCare
Do you live with asthma or care for someone who do Do you live with asthma or care for someone who does? 💙  Have you ever wondered how much medication was left in a reliever inhaler—or worried that it might run out when it was needed most?  Asthma Canada wants to hear about your experience. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs of people living with asthma and their caregivers.  ⏱️ The survey takes approximately 3–5 minutes.  🔗 Complete it through the link in our bio.  Please share this post to help us reach more members of the asthma community!  #Asthma #AsthmaCanada #PatientVoice #AsthmaAwareness #AsthmaAdvocacy #RelieverInhaler #RespiratoryHealth
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