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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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Ever wondered what kids actually learn through Mis Ever wondered what kids actually learn through Mission Breathe? Mission Breathe is Asthma Canada’s interactive game for kids aged 5–10. Through fun activities, quizzes and different stations, children can explore what asthma means, how to manage it and how it can affect everyday life. Here’s a look inside: ➡ Trigger Detection Station: Can you spot the triggers? Kids discover common asthma triggers and ways to avoid or manage them. ➡ Routine Room: Managing asthma is part of everyday life. Kids explore the role of inhalers, medications and Asthma Action Plans. ➡ About Asthma Station: What actually happens when someone has asthma? This station explores the science behind asthma and how it affects breathing. ➡Friendship Satellite: Asthma isn’t just about breathing. Kids explore some of the feelings that can come with asthma, including feeling different, left out or alone. Asthma Emergency Station: What should you do during an asthma attack? Kids practise recognizing an emergency, knowing when to ask for help and what steps to take. Mission Breathe makes asthma education interactive, helping kids build knowledge and confidence along the way. Ready to play? Learn more about Mission Breathe and play now: asthma.ca/mission-breathe #MissionBreathe #Asthma #KidsWithAsthma #AsthmaEducation
At Asthma Canada, we work closely with people livi At Asthma Canada, we work closely with people living with asthma and related conditions. Some of these conditions, such as CRSwNP, can affect the sense of smell, sometimes resulting in reduced or complete loss of smell. That’s why we’re pleased to share The Day the Lilacs Disappeared – a beautifully illustrated children’s book that introduces kids to the importance of our sense of smell and helps families talk about smell loss. When Kushboo can no longer smell her favourite lilacs, she discovers how deeply smell shapes food, memories, safety and connection. It’s a gentle, clinician-created story that helps children and families understand a sense we rarely think about until it is lost. Written by Dr. Smriti Nayan, an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, researcher and mother, with a foreword by Dr. Martin Desrosiers, a rhinologist, researcher, professor and father, the book combines real science with warmth and heart. Perfect for children ages 5–8, The Day the Lilacs Disappeared is a thoughtful way to start conversations about smell and what it means when that sense changes. 📚 Learn more about the book and Kushboo’s story: @drsmritinayan #Asthma #CRSwNP #SmellLoss #ChildrensHealth #RespiratoryHealth
🫁 C.A.R.E. is reaching more communities across Sas 🫁 C.A.R.E. is reaching more communities across Saskatchewan! Asthma Canada was delighted to hear that our C.A.R.E. asthma attack messaging was recently shared with 600 locations across Saskatchewan, including clinics, pharmacies and Tribal Councils. This was made possible through the ongoing collaboration between @lungsask and @heartandstroke. We’re so happy to see this important information reaching more people and communities. Why does it matter? An asthma attack is a potentially life-threatening emergency. Recognizing the signs of an asthma attack and responding quickly could save a life. 🚨 If an asthma attack happens: C.A.R.E.: C - Calm: Reassure the individual and help them stay calm. A - Air: Sit the person upright and tell them to take slow breaths. R - Rescue: Help them find and use their blue rescue inhaler. E - Emergency: Call 911 if no inhaler is nearby or if symptoms do not get better. Learn more about C.A.R.E.: asthma.ca/care #CAREforAsthma #Asthma
Did you know that 2.2 million children ride school Did you know that 2.2 million children ride school buses across Canada every day? For many of them, this daily commute is their single highest exposure to toxic diesel exhaust. While most people know that diesel emissions worsen asthma and respiratory conditions, exposure can also cause children to develop asthma in the first place. That’s why school bus electrification isn't just a transportation policy—it’s a critical children’s health policy. Asthma Canada is proud to partner with the Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance to advocate for a 100% electric bus fleet. Transitioning to zero-emission buses is one of the most direct ways we can protect our kids' lungs and clean up the air they breathe every day. Learn more about our mission and get involved: @greencommunitiescan
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