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3 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality & Manage Asthma

3 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality & Manage Asthma

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

When most of us think about air quality, we imagine plumes of smoke rising from factories or waves of pollen blowing in the wind. Canadians know that outdoor air quality matters and that pollution can impact their health, but very few people are concerned about their...
Beat the Heat: 9 Tips for Managing Your Asthma in the Summer

Beat the Heat: 9 Tips for Managing Your Asthma in the Summer

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

There’s beautiful weather, and then there’s melt your ice cream, instant sunburn kind of weather. Changes in temperature like heat waves are known to trigger asthma symptoms in some people. Knowing how to manage your asthma in these conditions will help you avoid...
International Study Suggests Alternative Treatment for Mild Asthma

International Study Suggests Alternative Treatment for Mild Asthma

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

A large international study led by a McMaster researcher has found a patient-centric treatment that works for people with mild asthma. People with mild asthma are often prescribed a daily treatment regimen, but up to 80 per cent do not follow the routine, using...
Asthma Hospitalizations Drop For Children and Youth, But Inequalities Persist

Asthma Hospitalizations Drop For Children and Youth, But Inequalities Persist

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

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...
New Scan Could Help Patients With Asthma Finally See Their Illness

New Scan Could Help Patients With Asthma Finally See Their Illness

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...
Inhaled Corticosteroids Do Not Increase Risk of Fracture in Children with Asthma: Study

Inhaled Corticosteroids Do Not Increase Risk of Fracture in Children with Asthma: Study

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...
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Knowledge Is Meant to Be Shared. Sometimes someo Knowledge Is Meant to Be Shared.  Sometimes someone asks:  "What's the difference between asthma and COPD?"  Or:  "Can you have both?"  The answer is yes—some people live with features of both conditions, known as asthma-COPD overlap (ACO).  This resource makes trusted COPD information easy to understand and easy to share with family, friends, and caregivers.  📘 Check out the link in our bio to view the guide, and @gaapporg to learn more.  💬 Who would benefit from learning more about the connection between asthma and COPD?  #COPD #Asthma #COPDAwareness #AsthmaAwareness #ACO #ACOAwareness #COPDResource #COPDResources #AsthmaResource #AsthmaResources #AsthmaAdvocacy #COPDAdvocacy #ACOAdvocacy #RespiratoryHealth
Are you living with asthma or caring for someone w Are you living with asthma or caring for someone who is?  Asthma Canada is preparing a patient submission to Canada's Drug Agency (CDA) regarding Breztri Aerosphere, a potential treatment option for people whose asthma is not well controlled with current medications.  We're looking for your input on living with asthma and your treatment experiences. Your feedback will help inform the patient perspective in the review process.  Take our 10–12 minute survey (link in bio)!  Survey closes August 7, 2026.  Thank you for helping us amplify the voices of people living with asthma across Canada.  #Asthma #AsthmaCanada #AsthmaAdvocacy #PatientVoice #AsthmaTreatment #PatientSurvey #RespiratoryHealth
Wildfire smoke is high across much of Canada this Wildfire smoke is high across much of Canada this week. If you live with asthma, here's what to do. 🔥  Save these tips. Share with someone who needs them.  Link in bio for the full guide and free HelpLine support.  #Asthma #WildfireSmoke #AirQuality #LungHealth #AsthmaCanada #WildfireSeason
Asthma Canada has been part of the Green Ribbon Pa Asthma Canada has been part of the Green Ribbon Panel since its inception and we’re proud to share the Panel’s One Canada. Built Together. campaign.  We remain focused on our top priority of ensuring the production and availability of clean energy, which improves and protects the air we all breathe. At the same time, we recognize that this is a unique point in Canada’s history and the importance of all sectors working together to build a strong, resilient future for generations to come.
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