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BEWARE: 13 Asthma & Allergy Triggers Lurking This Halloween!

BEWARE: 13 Asthma & Allergy Triggers Lurking This Halloween!

by Sophia Yu | News & Updates

Halloween should be full of tricks and treats, not coughs and wheezes! As the nights grow chilly and the pumpkins glow, it’s easy to forget that asthma and allergy triggers can be hiding in plain sight. Asthma Canada wants to help you steer clear of asthma and allergy...
Asthma Canada Urges People with Asthma to Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations Ahead of Cold & Flu Season

Asthma Canada Urges People with Asthma to Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations Ahead of Cold & Flu Season

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Asthma Canada’s 5 Tips for People with Asthma Ahead of Cold & Flu Season Wednesday, October 9 – Ontario – As cold and flu season approaches, Asthma Canada is calling on the 4.7 million people living with asthma in Canada to protect themselves from...
On World Lung Day Asthma Canada Calls for Action to Close the Equity Gap in Asthma Care in Canada

On World Lung Day Asthma Canada Calls for Action to Close the Equity Gap in Asthma Care in Canada

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Indigenous and low-income people in Canada face higher asthma burden — Asthma Canada calls for urgent action September 25, 2025, Toronto, ON – On World Lung Day, Asthma Canada is drawing attention to the urgent need to close the equity gap in asthma care across...
Asthma Canada Launches Free Educational Game for Kids Living with Asthma as “September Asthma Peak” Approaches

Asthma Canada Launches Free Educational Game for Kids Living with Asthma as “September Asthma Peak” Approaches

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Top Tips for Keeping Kids with Asthma Safe During the Back-to-School Season Asthma Canada Launches Free Educational Game for Kids Living with Asthma as “September Asthma Peak” Approaches As the back-to-school season approaches, Asthma Canada is calling on parents to...
Beyond the Wheeze Podcast Hits 20 Episodes!

Beyond the Wheeze Podcast Hits 20 Episodes!

by Pauric Keegan | News & Updates

Asthma Canada is proud to celebrate a major milestone for Patient Advocate Josh Rheaume — the release of the 20th episode of his inspiring podcast, Beyond the Wheeze. This podcast series has become an incredible platform for sharing real, personal stories from people...
Health Canada approves Fasenra® (benralizumab injection) as an add-on treatment for relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Health Canada approves Fasenra® (benralizumab injection) as an add-on treatment for relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

by Asthma Canada | News & Updates, Uncategorized

Republished from Astrazeneca Canada. New indication supported by the MANDARA trial, which showed 58% of patients achieved remission and 41% of patients fully stopped taking oral corticosteroids Mississauga, ON, July 21, 2025 – Health Canada has granted a Notice of...
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  • Halloween Asthma & Allergy TriggersBEWARE: 13 Asthma & Allergy Triggers Lurking This Halloween!
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  • Little girl receiving vaccine from doctorAsthma Canada Urges People with Asthma to Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations Ahead of Cold & Flu Season
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  • On World Lung Day Asthma Canada Calls for Action to Close the Equity Gap in Asthma Care in Canada
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  • Helping Kids Learn, Play, and Feel Confident with AsthmaAsthma Canada Launches Free Educational Game for Kids Living with Asthma as “September Asthma Peak” Approaches
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  • Beyond the Wheeze Podcast Hits 20 Episodes!
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Earlier this week, Asthma Canada joined our fellow Earlier this week, Asthma Canada joined our fellow National Lung Health Alliance (NHLA) members in Ottawa for “Day on the Hill: Protecting Canadian Lungs”. 💙  We met with MPs, leading clinicians, researchers, community leaders, and people living with chronic lung conditions to advocate for:  🔹 A national lung strategy
🔹Improved indoor air quality
🔹A smoke- and nicotine-free generation  A huge thank you to the Lung Health Foundation for bringing everyone together and making this important day possible. Together, we’re advancing solutions to Canada’s respiratory health crisis!  #ProtectCanadianLungs @lunghealthfoundation
🎃 Happy Halloween from Asthma Canada! 💙
We’ve put together a few simple spooky swaps to help keep you and your loved ones safe while celebrating.  Have a fang-tastic Halloween! 🕸️🕷️  #AsthmaCanada #HappyHalloween #AsthmaFriendly #SpookySeason #AsthmaAwareness
💙 Help Improve Asthma Care in Nova Scotia Asth 💙 Help Improve Asthma Care in Nova Scotia  Asthma Canada is hosting a virtual Nova Scotia Asthma Policy Workshop on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (11 a.m.–1 p.m. AST) — and we’re looking for people from Nova Scotia who live with asthma or care for someone who does to join the conversation.  This session will bring together patients, caregivers, researchers, and health leaders to discuss barriers to asthma care and identify practical solutions that work for Nova Scotia.  Your story matters — your voice can help shape how asthma care and support are delivered across the province.  If you’re interested in participating, comment below, send us a message, or email info@asthma.ca. 💙  #NovaScotia #Asthma #asthmaadvocacy #asthmaawareness
PART 2: Halloween should be full of tricks and tr PART 2:  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.  #asthma #halloween #allergies #asthmaHalloween
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