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Breathtaking beauty helps others breathe easier
Win a glimpse of nature that will take your breath away! Sweeping landscapes, floral studies and the majesty of our wild neighbours captured by true local artists. The Lung Association has 13...
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Asthma Education: Bridging the Cultural Divide
Most people with asthma say they have their disease under control, but studies suggest that less than half of asthma sufferers actually do. One of the ways we are trying to increase the number of...
View ArticleBorn With Asthma
I was pretty much born with asthma and allergies. And back then they weren’t even “in style” like they are now. As a young child I had eczema (itchy skin), food allergies, asthma and rhinitis...
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Beyond the Rain
Our warm wet weather is reeking havoc for families across Alberta. Some have lost everything, others are facing a major clean up. But all of us must watch out for mould. Mould is a trigger for asthma...
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Q & A: Back to school with asthma
The Canadian Lung Association interviewed Dr. Sharron Dell, from the Canadian Thoracic Society’s asthma clinical assembly on the “September Spike” in asthma symptoms. 1. What is the “September Spike”...
View ArticleKeep your lungs healthy this holiday season: how to avoid potential triggers
Keep your lungs healthy this holiday season: how to avoid potential triggers Lung health in the holidays: avoid potential triggers ‘Tis the season to be jolly…but if you have a long-term breathing...
View ArticleSurviving Summer Smog
Spending time outdoors during the hot summer months is a given, but for those who suffer from asthma and other lung diseases, air pollution can make it harder to breathe. Air pollution, a mix of...
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Don’t let asthma put your child on the sideline
With summertime being full of activity, The Lung Association wants to ensure that the one in five children with asthma keep it under control so they can stay active. If asthma is putting your child on...
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Avoid Back-to-School Flare-ups
Help your kids avoid the September spike in asthma symptoms As summer winds down, many parents start gearing up for the school year. That usually means buying school supplies and longer pants. But for...
View ArticleDoes the freeze make you wheeze?
Winter asthma tips Cold winter air can irritate anyone’s lungs. But, if you have a lung condition such as asthma, the winter air may affect you even more. Cold air can cause the airways in your lungs...
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