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Asthma Canada Urges People with Asthma to Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations Ahead of Cold & Flu Season

Asthma Canada Urges People with Asthma to Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations Ahead of Cold & Flu Season

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Asthma Canada’s 5 Tips for People with Asthma Ahead of Cold & Flu Season Wednesday, October 9 – Ontario – As cold and flu season approaches, Asthma Canada is calling on the 4.7 million people living with asthma in Canada to protect themselves from...
On World Lung Day Asthma Canada Calls for Action to Close the Equity Gap in Asthma Care in Canada

On World Lung Day Asthma Canada Calls for Action to Close the Equity Gap in Asthma Care in Canada

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Indigenous and low-income people in Canada face higher asthma burden — Asthma Canada calls for urgent action September 25, 2025, Toronto, ON – On World Lung Day, Asthma Canada is drawing attention to the urgent need to close the equity gap in asthma care across...
Asthma Canada Launches Free Educational Game for Kids Living with Asthma as “September Asthma Peak” Approaches

Asthma Canada Launches Free Educational Game for Kids Living with Asthma as “September Asthma Peak” Approaches

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Top Tips for Keeping Kids with Asthma Safe During the Back-to-School Season Asthma Canada Launches Free Educational Game for Kids Living with Asthma as “September Asthma Peak” Approaches As the back-to-school season approaches, Asthma Canada is calling on parents to...
Beyond the Wheeze Podcast Hits 20 Episodes!

Beyond the Wheeze Podcast Hits 20 Episodes!

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Asthma Canada is proud to celebrate a major milestone for Patient Advocate Josh Rheaume — the release of the 20th episode of his inspiring podcast, Beyond the Wheeze. This podcast series has become an incredible platform for sharing real, personal stories from people...
Health Canada approves Fasenra® (benralizumab injection) as an add-on treatment for relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Health Canada approves Fasenra® (benralizumab injection) as an add-on treatment for relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates, Uncategorized

Republished from Astrazeneca Canada. New indication supported by the MANDARA trial, which showed 58% of patients achieved remission and 41% of patients fully stopped taking oral corticosteroids Mississauga, ON, July 21, 2025 – Health Canada has granted a Notice of...
Asthma Canada Launches Bold New 5-Year Strategic Plan: A Pathway to a Symptom-Free Future

Asthma Canada Launches Bold New 5-Year Strategic Plan: A Pathway to a Symptom-Free Future

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Two $75,000 Research Grants Introduced to Support Ground-Breaking Asthma Innovation  Toronto, June 25, 2025 – Asthma Canada is proud to unveil its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan: A Pathway to a Symptom-Free Future. This ambitious five-year roadmap reinforces the...
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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 
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💻 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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