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Mask up for someone you love

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

Mask Up for Someone You Love!

Asthma Canada Advocates for Provinces and Territories to Follow NACI Guidelines for COVID-19 Booster Shots

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

Alongside other health organizations, Asthma Canada urges all provinces and territories in Canada to implement NACI’s recommendations for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals—like those with Severe Asthma—as quickly,...

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🌟 Awardee Spotlight: Abigail Davis🌟 We’re excited 🌟 Awardee Spotlight: Abigail Davis🌟 We’re excited to introduce Abigail, a recipient of our 2026 Graduate Student in Asthma Research Awards 🎓💙 Abigail is a PhD candidate at Queen’s University, where she is researching the relationship between allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, and asthma. Her passion for translational allergy research began during her undergraduate studies at Queen’s, where she began working with Dr. Anne Ellis and was inspired to pursue graduate research. Research Project: Tezepelumab in the treatment of co-morbid allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma study (TEZARS) Allergic rhinitis affects up to 80% of people with asthma. Both conditions involve an immune response to allergens such as pollen and dust mites, which can lead to inflammation in the nose and lungs and symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, coughing and wheezing. Abigail’s research is looking at tezepelumab, a medication approved in Canada for the treatment of severe asthma. Tezepelumab works by blocking TSLP, a protein that acts like an alarm in the body and plays an important role in allergic inflammation. Her study will explore whether tezepelumab can improve symptoms of both asthma and allergic rhinitis by reducing inflammation in the upper and lower airways. Fourteen participants with both conditions will receive tezepelumab for 12 months, with researchers assessing nasal symptoms, lung function, inflammatory markers and quality of life throughout the study. Through this research, Abigail hopes to improve our understanding of the relationship between allergic rhinitis and asthma and help inform future research into treatments that could benefit people living with both conditions. We’re proud to partner with the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunolology Foundation to support the next generation of researchers working to improve our understanding and treatment of asthma and related conditions. 💙 Join us in congratulating Abigail and wishing her every success on her research journey!
Chair of Asthma Canada, Vibhas Bapat, will be at t Chair of Asthma Canada, Vibhas Bapat, will be at the Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk in Ottawa on Sun., Sept. 27 💙 If you’re attending, please be sure to come by and say hello! We’re proud to be part of this important event, honouring Rudhro’s memory and coming together as a community to raise awareness about asthma. 📍 Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa 📅 Sun., Sept. 27, 2026 Register now: link in story! We hope to see you there! @rumi.prince #asthma #RudhroPrinceMemorialWalk #RudhroPrinceHopeFoundation
The third week of September is the September Asthm The third week of September is the September Asthma Peak, the week when children experience the highest rates of asthma-related hospital visits. Now is the time to take a few minutes to make sure your child’s Asthma Action Plan is up to date. An Asthma Action Plan is a personalised guide, created with your child’s healthcare provider, that helps you: 🟢 Know what to do when asthma is well controlled 🟡 Recognise the early signs that symptoms are getting worse 🔴 Know what steps to take during an asthma attack and when to seek emergency care Having an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan can help families feel more prepared, know when to take action, and reduce the risk of asthma attacks and hospital visits. Download your Kid's Asthma Action Plan: link in bio. #Asthma #SeptemberAsthmaPeak #BackToSchool
The September Asthma Peak is just around the corne The September Asthma Peak is just around the corner. The third week of September is when asthma-related hospitalizations among children are typically at their highest. Jacob’s story is a powerful reminder that an asthma attack can become serious very quickly and can be life-threatening. As we head into the September Asthma Peak, we encourage parents to take a few minutes to make sure you know how to keep your child safe. Make sure their asthma is well managed, their medications are up to date and you know what to do if an asthma attack happens. Don’t take any chances. Be prepared. Get Asthma Canada’s Back-to-School Digital Pack for helpful resources for parents and caregivers: link in bio. Thanks to @racy24 for sharing Jacob's story. #asthma #backtoSchool #SeptemberAsthmaPeak #peakWeek #AsthmaPeak
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