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are asthma patients getting the right treatment? national study exposes lack of access and oral corticosteroids overuse  
as many as 40 per cent of patients with uncontrolled severe asthma rely on traditional oral corticosteroids – a therapy that can have harmful consequences with overuse.
karen hawthorne
asthma
oct 16, 2024
important to note, biologics don’t replace puffers for rapid relief of an attack, although some patients are able to reduce the dose of their inhaled or oral corticosteroid over time.

chronic lung conditions and flu season: staying safe and avoiding serious risks
understanding the risks people with lung disease face during flu season is the first step in avoiding infection.
angelica bottaro
influenza (flu)
sep 13, 2024
for people with lung conditions, catching a viral infection isn't the only factor that can cause exacerbations. cold weather and indoor air can also play a role.

study uncovers genetic links to asthma inflammation, suggesting targeted therapy potential
the newly identified genetic pathway could pave the way for future asthma therapies that are more personalized and effective.
angelica bottaro
asthma
jun 25, 2024
thanks to a new pathway discovery, personalized asthma therapies are closer than ever.

'world-first' clinical trial finds new way to detect undiagnosed asthma and copd
the new clinical trial has managed to diagnose over 500 people living with mis- or undiagnosed asthma or copd.
angelica bottaro
asthma
may 20, 2024
dr. shawn aaron’s study confirmed participants reduced their time spent utilizing the healthcare system by 50 per cent following treatment for their newly diagnosed asthma or copd.

more than just medicines: canada’s innovative pharmaceutical industry is contributing to the country’s overall health
improving access to new medicines can not only transform the lives of patients but also reduce the strain on the country’s healthcare system
marise varanda, innovative medicines canada
sponsored
feb 16, 2024
the wait time for canadians to access health canada-approved new treatments and vaccines through public drug plans is nearly double that of other developed countries. getty

record-breaking wildfires raise questions about health impact on canadians
as the wildfire season breaks records year after year, experts warn even canadians in traditionally unaffected areas need to learn how to protect themselves from smoke inhalation.
dave yasvinski
lung health
aug 10, 2023
while the short-term effects of this exposure can include headaches, burning eyes and sore throats there isn’t a ton of reliable research to inform canadians on the long-term risks.

a lung expert shares advice on how we can decrease our chances of lung disease
dr. anne hicks from the university of alberta talks about the role of heart disease, scoliosis and genetics in developing lung disease and why having a dog may promote good lung health in kids.
robin roberts
lung health
nov 24, 2022
our lungs clean toxins, bacteria and viruses out of the air that we breathe. getty

'climate change is going to be the next pandemic': ontario doctors talk health effects on earth day
ontario doctors call for stronger policy and more government action on earth day, warning that the health effects of climate change will be severe.
emma jones
2022年世界杯名单猜测
apr 22, 2022
climate change is resulting in more heat waves and more hot days throughout the year, which will lead to more incidents of heatstroke. getty
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are asthma patients getting the right treatment? national study exposes lack of access and oral corticosteroids overuse  
as many as 40 per cent of patients with uncontrolled severe asthma rely on traditional oral corticosteroids – a therapy that can have harmful consequences with overuse.
karen hawthorne
asthma
oct 16, 2024
important to note, biologics don’t replace puffers for rapid relief of an attack, although some patients are able to reduce the dose of their inhaled or oral corticosteroid over time.

chronic lung conditions and flu season: staying safe and avoiding serious risks
understanding the risks people with lung disease face during flu season is the first step in avoiding infection.
angelica bottaro
influenza (flu)
sep 13, 2024
for people with lung conditions, catching a viral infection isn't the only factor that can cause exacerbations. cold weather and indoor air can also play a role.

study uncovers genetic links to asthma inflammation, suggesting targeted therapy potential
the newly identified genetic pathway could pave the way for future asthma therapies that are more personalized and effective.
angelica bottaro
asthma
jun 25, 2024
thanks to a new pathway discovery, personalized asthma therapies are closer than ever.

'world-first' clinical trial finds new way to detect undiagnosed asthma and copd
the new clinical trial has managed to diagnose over 500 people living with mis- or undiagnosed asthma or copd.
angelica bottaro
asthma
may 20, 2024
dr. shawn aaron’s study confirmed participants reduced their time spent utilizing the healthcare system by 50 per cent following treatment for their newly diagnosed asthma or copd.
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more than just medicines: canada’s innovative pharmaceutical industry is contributing to the country’s overall health
improving access to new medicines can not only transform the lives of patients but also reduce the strain on the country’s healthcare system
marise varanda, innovative medicines canada
sponsored
feb 16, 2024
the wait time for canadians to access health canada-approved new treatments and vaccines through public drug plans is nearly double that of other developed countries. getty

record-breaking wildfires raise questions about health impact on canadians
as the wildfire season breaks records year after year, experts warn even canadians in traditionally unaffected areas need to learn how to protect themselves from smoke inhalation.
dave yasvinski
lung health
aug 10, 2023
while the short-term effects of this exposure can include headaches, burning eyes and sore throats there isn’t a ton of reliable research to inform canadians on the long-term risks.

a lung expert shares advice on how we can decrease our chances of lung disease
dr. anne hicks from the university of alberta talks about the role of heart disease, scoliosis and genetics in developing lung disease and why having a dog may promote good lung health in kids.
robin roberts
lung health
nov 24, 2022
our lungs clean toxins, bacteria and viruses out of the air that we breathe. getty

'climate change is going to be the next pandemic': ontario doctors talk health effects on earth day
ontario doctors call for stronger policy and more government action on earth day, warning that the health effects of climate change will be severe.
emma jones
2022年世界杯名单猜测
apr 22, 2022
climate change is resulting in more heat waves and more hot days throughout the year, which will lead to more incidents of heatstroke. getty
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movember canada
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