The 2024 GINA diagnostic flowchart for clinical practice has been revised.  Many health professionals don’t have access (or timely access) to spirometry. While less reliable than spirometry peak expiratory flow is better than relying on symptoms alone. ginasthma.org/reports

Would everyone at your workplace know what steps to take if you were experiencing an anaphylactic reaction? Download and share our 5 emergency steps for treating anaphylaxis sheet.
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#Anaphylaxis #FAAM #AllergyAware #KnowItTreatIt

Did you know that the symptoms of #anaphylaxis generally include 2 or more body systems? Download our Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis info sheet to share - it also includes symptoms of anaphylaxis in babies and children.
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#FAAM #KnowItTreatIt

Special thanks to Health Minister Mark Holland for bringing attention to #FoodAllergyAwareness Month! Food Allergy impacts more than 3 million Canadians, including over 600,000 kids. Health Canada and PHAC #FoodAllergyChampions #FAAM

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Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Download and read our info sheet that’s all about epinephrine. #Anaphylaxis #FAAM #AllergyAware #KnowItTreatIt
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A simple question: why do people get asthma?
Researchers have determined several risk factors that can lead to asthma development.

🧬 History and Genetics
🌾 Allergies
🍼 Premature Birth
🫁 Lung Infections
👷 Occupational Exposures

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The weather is warming up and we all want to spend more time outdoors! While exercise is beneficial for your physical and mental health - if your asthma isn’t controlled it can cause complications.

More information on asthma & exercise at the link!
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In recent years, researchers have discovered that #asthma is more than just one #disease , and #treatment is not one size fits all. It is now considered a #syndrome with different characteristics, or phenotypes. Learn more at the link!
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🎬 Watch Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform's latest #AsthmaEducation video and test your knowledge with their quiz! 🤓

Clearing up myths, one breath at a time.

Dive in now! ➡️ es.gaapp.org/Wad2024/ #AsthmaAwareness #HealthQuiz

#WildfireSeason is upon us in parts of #Canada , and if you're living with #asthma , it's time to take extra precautions.

Here are our top six tips to help you manage your asthma during this challenging time: asthma.ca/managing-asthm…

#wildfireseason2024

The goal of asthma treatment should be personalized for each patient, aiming for the patient’s best possible long-term outcomes. This includes both long-term symptom control and long-term risk reduction. Assessing recent symptom control is not enough. ginasthma.org/reports/

Asthma Canada has been contacted by a reporter from a major publication who's looking to interview someone living with asthma for an article

They’re interested in hearing your thoughts on sustainable healthcare. If interested, please reach out to [email protected] for more info

On #WorldAsthmaDay , the #GreenRibbonPanel , of which Asthma Canada is a proud member, reaffirms its dedication to navigating the evolving #cleanEnergy landscape: greenribbonpanel.com/green-ribbon-p…

If asthma is keeping you from doing the things you love in life, it may be a sign that your #asthma is uncontrolled

Take a moment to assess your asthma control by answering these 5 questions👇

#WorldAsthmaDay #AsthmaAwarenessMonth

Asthma Action Plans: asthma.ca/get-help/livin…

I rose in the House to speak on World Asthma Day. Let’s remember the impact that asthma has on the 4.6 million Canadians who live with it, every day.
Despite being the 3rd most common chronic disease in Canada, organizations such as Asthma.ca empower those with asthma to lead

Le Jour mondial de l'asthme, le Dr Krystelle Godbout a discuté avec Charles Levesque sur CBC/Radio-Canada à propos de:

• L'asthme, ses déclencheurs et son diagnostic
• L'asthme non maîtrisé en Ontario et au Canada

Écoutez dès maintenant l'interview complète: ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere…

May is #Allergy and #Asthma awareness month, and very timely given the start of pollen season! As #Allergists we're here to help!! aafa.org/get-involved/a…
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#WorldAsthmaDay : 'It is a day to remember Rudhro & other victims of this disease & it's a day for us to learn & become more aware of the severity of asthma'

A heartfelt thank you to Goldie Ghamari, MPP | گلسا قمری for shedding light on the impact of asthma at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario today