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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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Research shows that people living with chronic lun Research shows that people living with chronic lung diseases are at a higher risk of serious illness from vaccine-preventable diseases.  Asthma Canada, in collaboration with our Lung Vaccination Working Group partners, are urging all those living with lung conditions to talk with your healthcare provider about the vaccines that are right for you! 💙❤️💉  #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized  __  Les recherches montrent que les personnes vivant avec une maladie pulmonaire chronique ont un risque accru de maladie grave évitable par la vaccination.  Asthme Canada, en collaboration avec les partenaires de notre Groupe de travail sur la vaccination contre les infections pulmonaires, appelle toutes les personnes vivant avec une maladie pulmonaire à discuter avec leur prestataire de soins de santé des vaccins qui leur conviennent! 💙❤️💉  #LesVaccinsFonctionnent #FaitesVousVacciner
Si vous avez pris des CSO pendant 3 jours ou plus Si vous avez pris des CSO pendant 3 jours ou plus à au moins 2 reprises dans la dernière année, il se peut que votre asthme ne soit pas maîtrisé.
En savoir plus www.raisethealarm.ca/fr-ca/
If you’ve taken 2 or more oral corticosteroid cour If you’ve taken 2 or more oral corticosteroid courses for 3 or more days in the past year, your asthma may not be controlled.
Learn more www.raisethealarm.ca/en-ca/
In our most recent letter to community members, we In our most recent letter to community members, we included two special items.  The first was a Christmas ornament for our community to display at home as a gesture of appreciation for their continued support. The second was an ornament that could be returned to us for display in our office.  Many members wrote the names of loved ones who are living with asthma, as well as those who have tragically lost their lives to it.  From all of us at Asthma Canada, thank you to everyone who took part and to all who have generously contributed to our Holiday Appeal.  Your support means so much to our organization and to the asthma community across the country.
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