Tips to control asthma and allergies
People can have allergies or asthma. Many people have both. Allergies can make asthma symptoms worse so it is important to control both asthma and allergies.
Blog
5 Gifts to give during the 2020 holiday season
This year has arguably been more deserving than any other of joy, gifts and celebrations to wrap up the year. The year 2020 has seen many people gasping for breath in literal and figurative sense. However, this Christmas and holiday season will be different. We may not all get to see the people we would like to see, but we can celebrate in a different way. Here are some ideas for gifts that let us all get back to the Dickensian meaning of Christmas: health, joy, charity, caring and happiness.
Know the Difference between COVID-19, Pneumonia & Flu
Download our free handy guide.
We have put togethere a comprehensive fact sheet that helps explain the similarities and differences among pneumonia, flu and COVID-19. What symptoms do they all have in common? How is each disease different? And what role does the flu vaccine play in keeping you healthy this flu season?
Why does The Canadian Lung Association matter to me?
A message from Dr. Andrew Halayko, Professor, Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba
Why does the Canadian Lung Association matter to you?
Getting ready for back to school 2020
September Spike can be a challenging time of the year for parents of all children with asthma. This year, that challenge is even greater due to COVID-19. What may add to the stress even more is that there are still many uncertainties and unknowns. Some parents will send their children back to school, while others will participate in online learning.
Likewise, not all children will be required to wear a face mask. It’s a challenging time, but we are here to help.
From the Lab: How The Canadian Lung Association helped me become the researcher and scientist I strive to be
By: Javad Alizadeh, PhD Student and Vanier Scholar
Why hospice is nothing to fear
End of life is a difficult topic to discuss among many cultures within Canada.
It is a taboo subject that is often avoided for fear of the unknown. Palliative care – and/or hospice care – is something that can strike fear into the hearts of loved ones. It can feel too final to comprehend. It is with mixed emotions that caregivers agree to move their loved one to a hospice care facility.
5 Vaping Myths Busted
- Vaping is NOT harmless
5 Things you can do to show your lungs some love
First day of the year is a great way to set intentions for the year to come. So, we’re here to help you take the first steps into a year that celebrates your lungs, your lung health and your well being in general. Take your time today to show your lungs you care! Let 2020 be the year easy breathing for you.
Radon: Test now and breathe easy
November is Radon Action Month, which means you may hear about this silent killer more than usual in the coming days.
Many people have heard of the gas but it is still hiding in the shadows. Given that it is the second leading cause of lung cancer (first is tobacco), we think that more needs to be known about what it is and how to prevent it.
A look back in history