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Mother of Nine-Year-Old Who Died from Asthma Attack Urges People with Asthma to Take Precautions During Wildfire Season

Mother of Nine-Year-Old Who Died from Asthma Attack Urges People with Asthma to Take Precautions During Wildfire Season

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates, Uncategorized

Mother of Nine-Year-Old who Died from a Wildfire Smoke-Induced Asthma Attack Calls on People with Asthma to Take Extra Precautions During Wildfire Season ~6 Practical Steps to Keep Your Asthma Managed this Wildfire Season~ Toronto, June 12, 2024 – As threats of...

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Did you know that 1 in 2 people living with asthma Did you know that 1 in 2 people living with asthma in Canada have uncontrolled asthma, putting their health at risk and potentially impacting their daily lives? This Asthma Awareness Month, Asthma Canada is calling on the 4.6 million people living with asthma in Canada to A.C.T. on Asthma: ✅ A – Access your asthma with our new Asthma Self-Check ✅ C – Claim your free Asthma Control Pack ✅ T – Talk to your doctor about managing your asthma effectively Visit our website to find out more. #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #WorldAsthmaDay #ACTonAsthma
“Asthma doesn’t need to define you.” Born “Asthma doesn’t need to define you.” Born with severe asthma, Josh Rheaume—originally from Nova Scotia—recalls spending three to four months in the hospital each year due to his condition. “Life for me was not like life for everyone else.” Asthma had a profound impact on his early life. “If I was at school, I was the kid with an inhaler in my hand. It really limited what I could do.” For years, Josh didn’t take his asthma seriously and unknowingly misused his medications. He believes the two most important factors in gaining control over his condition were learning his triggers and getting on the right medication. Once that happened, everything in his life began to improve. Determined to make a change, Josh started running—just 500 meters at first—taking breaks to use his inhaler when needed. One day, against all odds, he ran 25 kilometers. “That run was a turning point. For the first time, I felt like I was reclaiming control over my life.” Josh found Asthma Canada’s supports incredibly helpful in achieving control over his asthma. Today, he enjoys spending time with his kids—and no longer finds himself out of breath while doing so. 💢 Did you know that 1 in 2 people living with asthma in Canada have uncontrolled asthma and are putting their health at risk? May is Asthma Awareness Month, and this year we’re calling on the 4.6 million people living with asthma in Canada to A.C.T. on Asthma: ✅ A – Assess your asthma with the new Asthma Self-Check on our website ✅ C – Claim your free Asthma Control Pack ✅ T – Talk to your doctor about managing your asthma effectively #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #ACTonAsthma #WorldAsthmaDay
Join us this World Asthma Day on Tuesday, May 6 fo Join us this World Asthma Day on Tuesday, May 6 for Breath of Fresh Hope at Mercatto (MaRS Discovery District, Toronto). This special evening brings together our community in support of asthma education, research, and advocacy. Event Highlights include: 🔹 Inspiring stories from the asthma community 🔹 Remarks from renowned asthma researcher Dr. Teresa To 🔹 Launch of Asthma Canada’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan 🔹 Complimentary light refreshments and a chance to connect with others RSVP now: link in bio. #WorldAsthmaDay #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #BreathOfFreshHope #AsthmaCanada
We’re just ONE WEEK away from World Asthma Day! We’re just ONE WEEK away from World Asthma Day! It’s one of many exciting moments happening during Asthma Awareness Month. All through May, we’re shining a spotlight on asthma — from buildings lighting up blue across Canada, to a month-long national awareness campaign, advocacy opportunities you can join, and so much more. Find out what’s happening and how you can get involved on our website. #WorldAsthmaDay #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #ACTOnAsthma
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