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Josée Michaud, from Quebec’s Laurentides region

Josée Michaud, from Quebec’s Laurentides region, has lived a life profoundly shaped by asthma—living with the condition herself and losing two brothers to it. “My older brothers and I all had asthma—pretty severe cases. I was about seven when I began missing a lot of school. I had to repeat second grade because of it. I remember one time when all three of us—my brothers and I—were in the hospital together. My mother even slept there with us.” Tragedy struck Josée’s family for the first time in 2002. “Eric, my eldest brother, had very bad asthma. At home, we had a nebulizer, and he was on a lot of medications to manage his condition. He was the kind of person who would wait until the very end to ask for help. Even when he was very sick, he would say, ‘No, don’t call emergency. I’ll be fine. I’ll take my puffer.’ But one day, he just collapsed. He was in the ICU for a month, on a ventilator. He didn’t wake up. We had to stop treatment. He died at 26 from a severe asthma attack.” Tragedy struck again when her younger brother, Luke, also lost his life to asthma. “Luke had severe bronchopulmonary issues caused by asthma and collapsed suddenly. We weren’t able to save him. He was just 14.” In recent years, although Josée's own asthma is mostly well managed, she finds spring especially difficult. “My asthma was well controlled for many years. But for the last two springs, it’s been bad. I’ve had to use my puffers more often. Winter is usually great for me, but spring allergies have made the last two years difficult. When the trees start blooming, I have to take allergy pills, and my asthma flares up.” Josée has worked as a nurse for many years and wants to help raise awareness of the dangers of asthma. “In the ICU, I saw patients experiencing all levels of asthma attacks, and it was frightening. Asthma has always been part of my life, and I want to help others recognize the symptoms and get help early—before it becomes too severe.”

Join us for a FREE webinar, Be Asthma On-the-Go Re

Join us for a FREE webinar, Be Asthma On-the-Go Ready This Summer, on June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET! ☀️🌬️ Why You Should Attend:
From wildfire smoke and smog to heat waves and pollen, summer can be tough on your lungs — especially if you or someone you love lives with asthma. This event is designed to help you stay prepared and in control all season long. Dr. Maya De Zoysa, Respirologist at West Nipissing General Hospital and Assistant Professor at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, will share her expert advice on how to protect your lungs during the summer months. What You’ll Learn:
✨ Common summer asthma triggers — and how to avoid them
✨ How heat, air pollution, and allergens affect your breathing
✨ Tips to manage symptoms on-the-go and reduce flare-ups
✨ Tools and resources to help you stay safe, active, and informed 🗓️ Mark your calendars for June 18 at 2:00 PM ET and register now to secure your spot! Register through the link in our story!
💙 We can’t wait to see you there!

Today is #CleanAirDay in Canada, a national remind

Today is #CleanAirDay in Canada, a national reminder to recognize how important clean air is to our health, our environment, and our future. For over 4.6 million people living with asthma in Canada, clean air is a critical part of staying healthy and safe. Air pollution from wildfires, smog, cigarette smoke, and chemicals can trigger asthma symptoms and lead to serious attacks. Clean air saves lives.

With wildfires already affecting many parts of Can

With wildfires already affecting many parts of Canada, we want to make sure you're prepared to stay safe—especially if you or a loved one is living with asthma. Wildfire smoke is a serious concern—especially for people with asthma. It contains harmful pollutants, including fine particulate matter that can settle deep in the lungs and worsen asthma symptoms. Even if you live far from a wildfire, smoke can travel thousands of kilometers and still impact your health. If you have asthma, it's essential to take precautions. Here are our 6 top tips for staying safe during wildfire season. Visit our website for more information and supports. #asthma #wildfires #wildfireseason

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