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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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Halloween should be full of tricks and treats, not Halloween should be full of tricks and treats, not coughs and wheezes!  As we get closer to the night, keep an eye out for more than ghosts and goblins because asthma and allergy triggers may be hiding too! 🎃  To help you prepare, we’ve rounded up 13 common Halloween triggers that can make breathing a little harder and shared simple tips to help you stay symptom-free.
Saviez-vous que les personnes asthmatiques ont un Saviez-vous que les personnes asthmatiques ont un risque plus élevé d’avoir une maladie grave découlant d’une maladie évitable par la vaccination, comme la grippe, une maladie pneumococcique et le VRS?  La bonne nouvelle? Les vaccins peuvent vous aider, ainsi que votre famille, à rester en bonne santé et loin de l’hôpital. 💉  Soyez aux côtés d’Asthme Canada, de Josée Michaud (infirmière clinicienne candidate a la maitrise) et d’Alexandre Chandi (pharmacien communautaire et professeur adjoint de clinique), pour un webinaire informatif en français consacré à la relation importante entre l’asthme et la vaccination.  Webinaire : Protégez vos poumons : l’asthme et la vaccination
Date : 5 novembre 2025
Heure : 12 h 00 (HE)  Durant cette séance, vous découvrirez :
♦ Les dernières mises à jour concernant les vaccins recommandés en 2026
♦ Les idées fausses et les mythes répandus concernant la vaccination
♦ La raison pour laquelle les personnes asthmatiques font face à des risques plus élevés, et la manière dont les vaccins peuvent vous protéger
♦ Des conseils pratiques concernant le moment et la manière de se faire vacciner  Inscrivez-vous maintenant : 👉 « lien dans la story »  #asthme #asthma #vaccins #vaccines
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the TCS Waterfront events last weekend in support of the 4.7 million people in Canada living with asthma. 💙  Whether you ran, walked, fundraised, or cheered us on—you made a difference.  Your support helps us:  🔹 Provide trusted asthma education and resources
 🔹 Fund vital research and innovation
 🔹 Advocate for better care and awareness  Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised $11,406.78!  💙 Thank you for helping improve the lives of people with asthma across Canada.  #asthma #asthmaawareness #marathon
🌟 Awardee Spotlight: Israel Shpilman 🌟  We’re excited to introduce Israel, a recipient of our 2025 Graduate Student Research Awards🎓💙  Israel is pursuing his PhD at McGill University, building on his Biochemistry degree from McMaster University and research experience in respiratory and immune-related diseases.  Research Project: 'B-Lymphocyte derived extracellular vesicles as key regulators of allergic airway inflammation'  Israel’s research focuses on B-lymphocytes—immune cells involved in regulating inflammation. In his lab, they have discovered that these cells release tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) that carry microRNAs, which may influence how inflammatory cells behave.  His project will investigate how specific microRNAs within these EVs affect the development of eosinophils—key drivers of airway inflammation in asthma. He will then test whether synthetic versions of these microRNAs can be used in lab and animal models to reduce inflammation.  Through this research, Israel aims to identify new molecular targets that could inform future asthma therapies.  Join us in congratulating Israel and wishing him success on his research journey! ✨  #asthma #asthmaResearch #Research @mcgillu @mcgillscience @mcmasteru
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