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Our health-care system isn’t taking lung health seriously and that’s costing lives

Our health-care system isn’t taking lung health seriously and that’s costing lives

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

By Jeffrey Beach, President & CEO of Asthma Canada and Jessica Buckley, ICD.D, President & CEO of Lung Health Foundation Read the op-ed on Hamilton Spectator: here   Our lungs make our lives, but lung health is a crisis that’s flying under the radar. And...
Love is in the air—just make sure it’s not triggering your asthma this Valentine’s Day!

Love is in the air—just make sure it’s not triggering your asthma this Valentine’s Day!

by Jenna | News & Updates

Valentine’s Day is all about romance, thoughtful gifts, and heartfelt gestures. But while you’re planning that special evening, Asthma Canada wants to remind you to prioritize your health. Here are some common Valentine’s Day triggers to watch out for, with tips...
New Survey Highlights Challenges Faced by 4.6 Million Canadians Living with Asthma 

New Survey Highlights Challenges Faced by 4.6 Million Canadians Living with Asthma 

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

New Survey Reveals Highlights Challenges Faced by 4.6 Million Canadians Living with Asthma  92% have experienced stress because of their asthma  66% report financial strain related to asthma care  26% had an emergency room visit in the past year due to asthma  98% say...
Data from new national study exposes oral corticosteroids overuse in Canadian patients with severe asthma

Data from new national study exposes oral corticosteroids overuse in Canadian patients with severe asthma

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

SOURCE GlaxoSmithKline Inc. 72% of people with uncontrolled severe asthma had substantial OCS use. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 9, 2024 /CNW/ – The data from the real-world evidence study “Characterizing uncontrolled severe asthma in Canada (ALERT)” was...
In the Community: Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk 2024

In the Community: Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk 2024

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

Rudhro never left anyone behind. He was warm, friendly and compassionate – the angelic boy. Tragically, he lost his fight against asthma too soon. At the age of 8 years old, he suffered a severe asthma attack, right in his own home. His legacy lives on as his family...

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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!
As part of our Asthma Awareness Month campaign, we As part of our Asthma Awareness Month campaign, we're excited to announce that we’ve updated our Asthma Action Plan. 💙  The new version is designed to make it easier to recognize your symptoms, understand which medications to take and when, and have more informed conversations with your healthcare provider. 💪  The plan is available in both English and French and can be downloaded in colour or black and white.  Download your Asthma Action Plan today: asthma.ca/asthma-action-plan  Questions about your Asthma Action Plan or managing your asthma? Contact our HelpLine at 1-866-787-4050 or email info@asthma.ca to speak with a Certified Respiratory Educator.  #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #CAREforAsthma
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
On World Asthma Day, a reminder: recognizing the s On World Asthma Day, a reminder: recognizing the signs of an asthma attack and responding quickly can save a life.  If an asthma attack happens, remember C.A.R.E.:
C – Calm: Keep them calm and reassure them
A – Air: Sit them upright and encourage slow breathing
R – Rescue Inhaler: Help them find and use their rescue inhaler* (usually blue). 
E – Emergency: Call 911 if there is no inhaler or no improvement after using the inhaler  Learn more at: asthma.ca/care 
#CAREforAsthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #WorldAsthmaDay  #WorldAsthmaDay2026
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