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WORLD ASTHMA DAY: 2 million Canadians Living with Uncontrolled Asthma urged to Take Control of their Condition.

WORLD ASTHMA DAY: 2 million Canadians Living with Uncontrolled Asthma urged to Take Control of their Condition.

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

~Asthma Canada Calls on Policy Makers Across Canada to Address Care Gaps in Asthma Care~ Toronto, May 7, 2024 – This World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is calling on the approximately 2 million Canadians living with uncontrolled asthma, to take control of their condition...
Be Winter Ready – Tips for Managing Your Asthma This Season

Be Winter Ready – Tips for Managing Your Asthma This Season

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates

Be Winter Ready! Tips for managing your asthma this season The winter months can be a challenging time for Canadians with asthma. Cold air is a very common asthma trigger, and spending more time indoors means increased exposure to triggers like dust. We’ve...

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This Asthma Awareness Month, Asthma Canada has lau This Asthma Awareness Month, Asthma Canada has launched an online Silent Auction. Browse and bid for a chance to win experiences, art, tickets, wines or a host of other activities and products: we have something for everyone! Donors include the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Sweat & Tonic, Arcadia Earth, and many more. Proceeds from the Silent Auction support Asthma Canada’s programs including creating and providing educational resources for our patient community, supporting research about asthma and treatment possibilities, and advocating for equitable and accessible treatment for those with asthma in Canada. Visit the link in our bio to browse our auction!
As part of our Asthma Awareness Month campaign, we As part of our Asthma Awareness Month campaign, we're excited to announce that we’ve updated our Asthma Action Plan. 💙 The new version is designed to make it easier to recognize your symptoms, understand which medications to take and when, and have more informed conversations with your healthcare provider. 💪 The plan is available in both English and French and can be downloaded in colour or black and white. Download your Asthma Action Plan today: asthma.ca/asthma-action-plan Questions about your Asthma Action Plan or managing your asthma? Contact our HelpLine at 1-866-787-4050 or email info@asthma.ca to speak with a Certified Respiratory Educator. #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #CAREforAsthma
Accessing treatment shouldn’t be an issue for anyo Accessing treatment shouldn’t be an issue for anyone with asthma. Yet, we are woven together by many similar challenges. On this World Asthma Day, we join GAAPP in demanding that anti-inflammatory inhalers and advanced therapies, like biologics, are equitably affordable and available to every person with asthma. Whether you care for someone with asthma or are living with it yourself: 💬 What has your journey been like? 💬 Have you struggled to get the medicine you need? 💬 What would better care mean for your life? Share your story (or that of a loved one) on our interactive Asthma Care Map: https://gaapp.org/asthmaday2026 Your story can help us demand better asthma care for everyone, everywhere. Follow @gaapporg on Instagram for more on asthma. #WorldAsthmaDay #AsthmaCareforEveryone #WovenTogether
On World Asthma Day, a reminder: recognizing the s On World Asthma Day, a reminder: recognizing the signs of an asthma attack and responding quickly can save a life. If an asthma attack happens, remember C.A.R.E.: C – Calm: Keep them calm and reassure them A – Air: Sit them upright and encourage slow breathing R – Rescue Inhaler: Help them find and use their rescue inhaler* (usually blue). E – Emergency: Call 911 if there is no inhaler or no improvement after using the inhaler Learn more at: asthma.ca/care #CAREforAsthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #WorldAsthmaDay #WorldAsthmaDay2026
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