September and October can be tough months for kids with asthma. The back-to-school period brings a big uptick in asthma exacerbations. Sick days home from school and trips to the
Stress is the body’s response to danger or challenges. In small doses, stress is actually a helpful, necessary part of life that motivates people to perform in high-pressure or even
What is it? Severe asthma is a more acute form of asthma that’s harder to control. Contrary to common belief, severe asthma isn’t simply “really bad asthma”. Severe asthma is
A clean home makes for happy lungs. Keeping a clean home is important for your health, especially if you have a lung condition like asthma or COPD. Reducing allergens and triggers
Schools out for summer, but know that asthma doesn’t take a vacation. However, that doesn’t mean asthmatic kids have to stay cooped up inside all summer. With careful management, asthma
June is Seniors’ Month. Asthma used to be considered a childhood disease. While it’s true that most people with asthma experience their first symptoms at a young age, asthma can
Summer should be all about relaxing and having fun, but the hot, humid weather of the season can ruin the good times for people with COPD. Both heat and high
May 2nd is World Asthma Day. All around the globe people with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the
COPD transforms your body and life; persistent breathlessness, weight loss, sleep disturbances, eating problems, and fatigue are just some of the changes your body is put through. It’s scary to
Health Canada announced another important step in the fight against smoking this month. An amendment to the Tobacco Act was finalized that bans menthol, a flavour used in tobacco products.
