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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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A huge congratulations to Dr. Anne Ellis, Professo A huge congratulations to Dr. Anne Ellis, Professor in the Department of Medicine at Queen's University.  Dr. Ellis is one of two recipients of our latest Innovation and Impact Grants, delivered in partnership with the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunolology Foundation, providing up to $150,000 in asthma research funding.  Allergic rhinitis affects up to 80% of people with asthma, and both conditions are linked to high levels of TSLP, an immune-activating protein. Dr. Ellis’ study will test whether tezepelumab, which blocks TSLP, can reduce nasal symptoms and inflammation in people with both asthma and allergic rhinitis.  This work bridges basic immunology and clinical research, advancing Canada’s leadership in translational allergy research and providing critical insights to guide future clinical trial design in this population.  Learn more about the grants, awardees, and future research opportunities here: link in story.  @queensuniversity @queensuhealth @quartsci.el #asthma | #asthmaResearch | #research
A huge congratulations to Dr. Harissios Vliagoftis A huge congratulations to Dr. Harissios Vliagoftis, Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta.  Dr. Vliagoftis is one of two recipients of our latest Innovation and Impact Grants, delivered in partnership with the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation, providing up to $150,000 in asthma research funding.  His research project, “Monocytes Orchestrate Airway Inflammation in Human Asthma,” will investigate the role of monocytes, which may be the first cells to arrive in the lungs during asthma flare-ups and recruit eosinophils, with the goal of identifying ways to block their accumulation and develop new treatments.  Learn more about the grants, awardees, and future research opportunities here: link in story.  #asthma | #research | @ualberta_dofm @ualberta | @ualbertascience @the_caaif
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.
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