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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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Every year, as children head back to school, we se Every year, as children head back to school, we see a rise in asthma attacks and hospital visits. The September Asthma Peak typically reaches its highest point around the third week of September. There are a several reasons for this; more respiratory viruses, seasonal allergens, changes in routine and, after a summer break, asthma medication routines can sometimes slip. Our free Back to School with Asthma Digital Pack has practical resources to help parents, teachers and children understand asthma, prepare for the school year and help keep asthma under control. Download your free pack: link in bio. #Asthma #SeptemberAsthmaPeak #BackToSchool
Isabella (Bella) Hansen, an eight-year-old from St Isabella (Bella) Hansen, an eight-year-old from St. John, New Brunswick, has learned that managing asthma is about understanding her triggers, staying calm and knowing what to do when breathing becomes difficult. Bella has asthma, along with a strong family history of allergies and eczema. Her symptoms became more serious after her family’s first COVID-19 infection when she was under five, and later worsened following infections that resulted in multiple emergency room visits and even an ambulance ride. “Despite how scary those moments were, Bella stayed incredibly positive. She told the paramedics it was her ‘best day ever’—if only she could breathe.” For Bella’s mom, Sara, those experiences highlighted the importance of asthma education and understanding that everyone’s asthma can look different. “Many people in our family, including myself, have dealt with asthma our whole lives. But Bella’s triggers were different, and it felt much more challenging and scary to navigate.” Allergies, stress and change are among Bella’s biggest triggers. To help her stay calm during her puffer routine, Sara created a simple song that guides Bella through taking her medication and breathing slowly. 🎵 Puff up your chest, take a deep breath, You’re going to be okay. Is it loud in your mind? Just take your time, Everything will be okay. 🎵 Bella now sings the song in her head while taking her puffer, helping her feel calm, in control and confident. At a recent asthma clinic visit, she shared the song with her healthcare team, who loved it. Sara hopes Bella’s story will help other children feel less afraid and encourage families to keep learning about asthma. “Asthma doesn’t always present the same way in everyone. You want to make sure you have the right knowledge to support the people in your life.” #asthma #uplifting #inspirational #NewBrunswick
Asthma Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Al Asthma Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunolology Foundation, is proud to support full-time MSc and PhD students through our Graduate Student Research Awards in Asthma. These awards help emerging researchers explore the causes and mechanisms of asthma, develop new knowledge and work towards better treatments for asthma. Each year, we’re proud to invest in the researchers who are helping move asthma research forward. Congratulations to our 2026 Graduate Student Research Awardees: 🎓 Abigail Davis, PhD — Queen’s University Research project: Tezepelumab in the treatment of co-morbid allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma study (TEZARS) 🎓 Shuqi Cai, PhD — Queen’s University Research project: Airway Neural Remodeling Drives iBALT Formation in Allergic Asthma 🎓 Max Housefather, MSc — Queen’s University Research project: Investigating Macrophage Paralysis and Neutrophilic Inflammation as Mechanisms of Asthma Exacerbation by Wildfire Smoke 🎓 Austin Pozniak, MSc — University of Guelph Research project: Defining a Non-Allergic Mast Cell-Mediated Neuroimmune Axis in Asthma We’re excited to support their work and we’ll share more details about our researchers in the coming months. For more information, see our research page on asthma.ca. @queensuniversity @uofguelph #asthma #asthmaresearch #research
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
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