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Many people in the asthma community view their asthma as an episodic condition rather than a chronic disease, relying on their rescue inhaler to relieve symptoms rather than addressing the underlying inflammation through the use of controller inhalers. The rescue or reliever medication simply provides short-term relief from symptoms as opposed to controller medications which […]
Join Asthma Canada for a breakfast reception at Queen's Park to raise awareness about asthma and Severe Asthma. Over two million Ontarians live with asthma, including 1 in 4 children. 5 - 10% of people with asthma are affected by Severe Asthma. Severe Asthma is a life-threatening condition that can affect people's entire life by […]
Studies have shown that anxiety and depression are 1.5 to 2.4 times more common in people with asthma than people without asthma. In people with Severe Asthma, this link is even stronger. Alongside poor asthma control, mental health issues like depression and anxiety can greatly contribute to impairing the quality of life amongst people with […]
GivingTuesday is the “Opening day of the giving season,” and takes place after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, on November 27, 2018. It’s a special day when you can join millions of people across the globe and help create positive change by showing your support for causes that you care about. This year, we hope […]
A recent study led by Dr. Shawn Aaron shows that over 30% of Canadians may have been incorrectly diagnosed with asthma. While some patients may have experienced a remission since their diagnosis, there are concerns in both the scientific and patient communities that asthma diagnoses are often made without proper testing. Likewise, a significant percentage […]
Asthma Canada and Fellowes Canada are holding an Instagram giveaway contest where you have the chance to win one (1) AeraMax® 300 Air Purifier with two (2) years of replacement filters (eight (8) carbon and two (2) True HEPA). How the Enter To enter the draw, make sure to follow these three (3) steps: 1. […]
On October 18, 2018, at 1:00 PM (EST) we will be hosting a FREE webinar on Asthma Phenotypes to help members of our community understand how new research may lead to more personalized forms of asthma treatment and improved health outcomes. While asthma was previously viewed as just one disease, emerging studies have revealed its complexity and the […]
Event Time and Date Friday, September 28th, 2018 St. Joseph’s School Coaldale, Alberta On August 17th, 2014, Kennady Clarke, a 10-year old child living with asthma and a student at St. Joseph’s School in Coaldale, Alberta, lost her life to asthma. Since 2014, St. Joseph’s School has hosted an annual Walk for Asthma in her […]
Team Asthma members are banding together once again to walk, run, or roll in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 21st, 2018! Everyone is welcome to join Team Asthma and participate in the marathon. The race is open to adults, teens, kids, and parents with strollers to walk, run, or roll in the marathon, […]