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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...
Asthma Canada calls on policy makers to ensure Canadians have access to high-quality respiratory care, when and where they need it

Asthma Canada calls on policy makers to ensure Canadians have access to high-quality respiratory care, when and where they need it

by Jenna | News & Updates

May 2, 2023 – This World Asthma Day, on behalf of the 3.8 million people living with asthma in Canada, Asthma Canada is calling on policy makers and health system leaders to ensure Canadians have access to high-quality respiratory care, when and where they need it....

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#Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 8: Reach out for #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 8: Reach out for support!  Our bilingual Asthma & Allergy HelpLine connects you with Certified Respiratory Educators who can answer your questions and guide you with your asthma management. Call 1-866-787-4050 or email info@asthma.ca.  Throughout January, we’ll be sharing our #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl across social and we hope you’ll follow along.  For useful resources and to download these tips as a handy PDF, see: link in story.
#Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 7: Use your inhal #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 7: Use your inhaler properly!  Good technique helps medicine reach your lungs. Have your healthcare professional or pharmacist check your technique regularly. Use a spacer with your inhaler if possible.  Throughout January, we’ll be sharing our #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl across social and we hope you’ll follow along.  For useful resources and to download these tips as a handy PDF, see: link in story.
#Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 6: Recognize when #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 6: Recognize when your #asthma is getting worse!  Pay attention to warning signs like If you’re waking at night, noticing tightness in your chest, or needing your reliever more often (more than twice a week).  Throughout January, we’ll be sharing our #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl across social and we hope you’ll follow along.  For useful resources and to download these tips as a handy PDF, see: link in bio.
#Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 5: Be prepared fo #Top10TipsForAsthmaControl - TIP 5: Be prepared for an asthma attack!  Carry your reliever inhaler with you at all times and know your Asthma Action Plan steps for what to do during and after an #asthma attack.  For useful resources and to download these tips as a handy PDF, see: link in bio.
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