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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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We’d love to hear from you. 💙 Asthma Canada is wo We’d love to hear from you. 💙  Asthma Canada is working to better understand what people know about the signs of an asthma attack and how to respond when one happens. Your input can help us raise awareness, improve education, and potentially save lives.  It only takes a few minutes to share your experience through our survey: link in story.  Thank you for helping us improve asthma awareness and care across Canada. #asthma #asthmaAttacks
Asthma Canada was pleased to welcome Riley Sanders Asthma Canada was pleased to welcome Riley Sanders from Global Airway and Allergies Patient Platform (GAAPP) to our Toronto office on Thursday.  As longstanding members of GAAPP, we are excited for Riley and his new role based in Canada. We discussed opportunities to strengthen our partnership and to collaborate on national, North American and global advocacy efforts, supporting equitable care for people living with asthma and allergies.  We look forward to working with GAAPP and member organizations on best practices and shared learning, including elevating patient voices, building advocates and ambassadors, and leveraging Canada’s strengths within the global asthma and allergy community.  #asthma @gaapporg
Asthma Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Al Asthma Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunolology Foundation (CAAIF), is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 Graduate Student Awards in Asthma.  These awards aim to support the next generation of asthma researchers and advance better treatments and a future cure.  Awards available:
🔹 2 PhD awards – $30,000 each
🔹 1 MSc award – $15,000  Application deadline: March 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM  Learn more and apply: link in our story.  #AsthmaResearch #Research #Asthma
Smoking is a leading trigger for asthma and can ma Smoking is a leading trigger for asthma and can make symptoms worse for those living with the condition. Even second-hand smoke can seriously impact lung health, especially in children.  This Non-Smoking Week, we encourage people who smoke to consider quitting to protect their lung health and the health of those around them.  Our partners at the @canadianlungassociation offer trusted resources and support for people who are ready to quit: https://www.lung.ca/commit-to-quit  #NonSmokingWeek #QuitSmoking #CommitToQuit #Quit
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