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April 26, 2018 — The rate of Canadians younger than 20 being hospitalized for asthma is down by 50% over the past 10 years, dropping from 154 hospitalizations per 100,000 population to 75. Over that time, rates decreased in all provinces and age groups, with the... by Asthma Canada | News & Updates
For Canadians with asthma, catching their breath can be an ongoing struggle as they cope with a disease they can’t even see. But researchers are developing a new way to give patients a full picture of their disease, so their doctors can find the treatment that works... by Asthma Canada | News & Updates
Daily use of inhaled corticosteroids does not increase the risk of bone fracture in children with asthma, according to a new study by researchers at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Inhaled... by Asthma Canada | News & Updates
When people with mild allergic asthma are exposed to allergens in the environment, such as pollen or dust mites, they typically experience an immediate tightening (narrowing) of their airways, which makes breathing difficult. About half of all people with asthma... by Asthma Canada | News & Updates
Our long-awaited Canadian summer is upon us and everyone is ready to head outside! Summertime brings with it the time-honoured tradition of packing up our bags and heading out into the great Canadian outdoors. For those of us with asthma, a few precautions can ensure...