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Living with Severe Asthma

by Asthma Canada

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Severe Asthma: The Canadian Patient Journey Our study, Severe Asthma: The Canadian Patient Journey revealed the social, financial and health impacts of Severe Asthma on the lives of Canadians. This landmark study is now used to educate, raise awareness and advocate on behalf of the estimated 150,000 – 250,000 Canadians living with Severe Asthma.

Read the report:

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Looking for incredible experiences, unique gifts, Looking for incredible experiences, unique gifts, and amazing value - all while supporting a great cause? 💙  Asthma Canada’s Silent Auction is now live, featuring everything from World Cup tickets, sports memorabilia and luxury getaways to dining experiences, concert tickets, wellness packages, and more.  Every bid helps support education, advocacy, and resources for the millions of people in Canada living with asthma.  Browse the auction and place your bids today!
WEBINAIRE: Les crises d’asthme peuvent se produire WEBINAIRE: Les crises d’asthme peuvent se produire rapidement et de manière inattendue; c’est la raison pour laquelle comprendre maintenant comment reconnaître les signes précurseurs et y répondre rapidement est si important.  Asthme Canada sera accompagné de la Dre Andréanne Côté, qui parlera de la gestion de l’asthme et de la prévention des crises d’asthme. Nous accueillerons également la patiente partenaire d’Asthme Canada, Rachel Anne Normand, d’Ottawa, qui partagera son histoire sur la façon dont une crise d’asthme a mené au diagnostic de son fils, Jacob.  Ensemble, nous couvrirons :
💙 Ce qu’est l’asthme et pourquoi il est important de bien le contrôler
💙 Pourquoi un plan d’action contre l’asthme est essentiel pour une prise en charge sécuritaire
💙 Comment reconnaître une aggravation de l’asthme et quoi faire en cas de crise
💙 Des conseils pratiques pour mieux gérer l’asthme au quotidien et en toute confiance  Que vous viviez avec l’asthme, que vous preniez soin de quelqu’un qui en est atteint, ou que vous souhaitiez tout simplement en apprendre davantage, ce webinaire vous offrira des outils pratiques et des conseils pour mieux comprendre l’asthme et réagir avec assurance en cas de crise d’asthme.  Inscrivez-vous maintenant : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017792207488/WN_nidL3qBnTZ6geKPGqrEYjA
Accessing treatment shouldn’t be an issue for anyo Accessing treatment shouldn’t be an issue for anyone with asthma. Yet, we are woven together by many similar challenges.  On this World Asthma Day, we join GAAPP in demanding that anti-inflammatory inhalers and advanced therapies, like biologics, are equitably affordable and available to every person with asthma.  Whether you care for someone with asthma or are living with it yourself:  💬 What has your journey been like?
💬 Have you struggled to get the medicine you need?
💬 What would better care mean for your life?  Share your story (or that of a loved one) on our interactive Asthma Care Map: https://gaapp.org/asthmaday2026  Your story can help us demand better asthma care for everyone, everywhere.  Follow @gaapporg on Instagram for more on asthma. #WorldAsthmaDay #AsthmaCareforEveryone #WovenTogether
This Asthma Awareness Month, Asthma Canada has lau This Asthma Awareness Month, Asthma Canada has launched an online Silent Auction. Browse and bid for a chance to win experiences, art, tickets, wines or a host of other activities and products: we have something for everyone! Donors include the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Sweat & Tonic, Arcadia Earth, and many more.  Proceeds from the Silent Auction support Asthma Canada’s programs including creating and providing educational resources for our patient community, supporting research about asthma and treatment possibilities, and advocating for equitable and accessible treatment for those with asthma in Canada.  Visit the link in our bio to browse our auction!
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