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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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#Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 7: Use your inhal #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 7: Use your inhaler properly!  Good technique helps medicine reach your lungs. Have your healthcare professional or pharmacist check your technique regularly. Use a spacer with your inhaler if possible.  Throughout January, we’ll be sharing our #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl across social and we hope you’ll follow along.  For useful resources and to download these tips as a handy PDF, see: link in story.
#Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 6: Recognize when #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 6: Recognize when your #asthma is getting worse!  Pay attention to warning signs like If you’re waking at night, noticing tightness in your chest, or needing your reliever more often (more than twice a week).  Throughout January, we’ll be sharing our #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl across social and we hope you’ll follow along.  For useful resources and to download these tips as a handy PDF, see: link in bio.
#Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 5: Be prepared fo #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 5: Be prepared for an asthma attack!  Carry your reliever inhaler with you at all times and know your Asthma Action Plan steps for what to do during and after an #asthma attack.  For useful resources and to download these tips as a handy PDF, see: link in bio.
#Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 4: Know & manage #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 4: Know & manage your triggers!  Everyone’s asthma is different. Learn what makes your #asthma worse and take steps to reduce or avoid those triggers. Common triggers include pollen, smoke and cold air.  Throughout January, we’ll be sharing our #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl across social and we hope you’ll follow along.  For useful resources and to download these tips as a handy PDF, see: link in bio.
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