A 2017 study found 1 in 4 Canadians on puffers for asthma did not actually have asthma when formally tested. Every patient with suspected asthma should have a breathing test, called a spirometry test. Proper diagnosis will avoid unnecessary treatment.
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#Didyouknow that an #asthma symptoms can be caused by allergies? Allergic asthma can be caused by food or skin allergies. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms.
Did you catch the news? @MereoBioPharma announces Positive Top-Line Efficacy and Safety Data from “ASTRAEUS” #Phase2 Trial. This is the first oral medication that could slow or halt the progress of lung damage seen in #alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
May is National #Asthma and #Allergy Awareness month! Seasonal allergies are raising #awarness are you? Learn more about asthma and allergies here https://t.co/q2GL5qwXtU
Happy Earth Day! We know that air pollution can negatively impact respiratory health. Taking steps to reduce pollution can be good for both our lungs and our planet! 🌎 🌲
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What's the best self-management plan for your #COPD? Finding what works for you is well worth it for improved quality of life. Here is what #researchers found 🧐https://t.co/XuNlbk9V7F
In recognition of #PublicHealth week, we want to highlight the key initiatives seeking to improve respiratory health. In 2005, the government created Smoke-Free Ontario an continues to work to create policies and initiates #CPHW22 https://t.co/MR61N78wYp
Today kicks off Canadian #PublicHealth Week 2022! @CPHA_ACSP is hosting session to inspire and inform all week learn more https://t.co/M5p3CKNytL #CPHW22
April marks #CancerAwareness in Canada. Did you know that #Lung Cancer accounts for 25% of cancer deaths in Canada? The most important risk factor is #smoking staying #smokefree and encouraging others to can help reduce your risk. #loveyourlungs🚭
#COPD is a life limiting illness growing in prevalence across #Canada. This map shows the increase between 2000 and 2012 these rate are expected to rise with the aging population.
Did you know that #COPD Hypoxia can cause #delirium? As it's World Delirium Day it is the prefect time to learn more about this deadly condition. #WDAD2022 Learn more here https://t.co/Pmo5gGVupg
Pulmonary Fibrosis is a life-limiting lung disease caused by scarring of the lungs which affects 70,000 people in the UK. In most cases there is no known cause which is why awareness and support for #pulmonaryfibrosis is so important as it can affect anyone.
Do you or someone you know have symptomatic COVID 19? And are 40+ ? If yes, you could be eligible for a new study to have medication delivered straight to their doorsteps. Check out the website https://t.co/XnpSvpjqJs or call 1-866-327-2728 #COVID#DAP-CARONA #COVID19#Treatment
#Stayingpositive these days can be hard, adding a chronic respiratory condition like #PulmonaryFibrosis can make it seem impossible. But hearing Sam's story helps remind us that we can still make every breath count https://t.co/wa6bdidU9V