Asthma

Whether you’re interested in becoming physically active and don’t know where to start, or a seasoned athlete wanting a quick review of the basic facts, we hope this resource provides information you need to live an active and symptom-free life. This booklet may help you find a starting point based on your current level of physical activity and feelings towards exercise, to more successfully transition into modifying your physical activity.

This booklet will help you identify things in your environment that might trigger your asthma and ways you can avoid them. It is designed for adults with asthma or parents who have a child with asthma to answers answer questions related to the asthma irritants at home and how to control your environment to limit exposure to these common asthma triggers.

This webpage lists tips on how to eliminate some of the common irritants and take your asthma under control.

AAIA is a Canadian patient association that deals with all aspects of allergy, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and anaphylaxis. It is a membership-based organization which operates at the community level and provides information about resources and services. Their services focus on education and prevention.

The Asthma Canada website is a comprehensive resource for Canadians living with asthma. Consumers can find information about certified asthma educators, support groups and other resources in their own community. This resource could be also useful to the healthcare providers.