Asthma
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Asthma
Asthma is a condition where the airways become inflamed, swollen, and sensitive to certain triggers. When exposed to these triggers, the muscles around the airways tighten, the lining swells, and extra mucus is produced, making it harder to breathe.
Asthma symptoms can vary from mild to severe and sometimes can lead to hospitalization.
- Over 4.6 million Canadians live with asthma, making it third most common chronic disease in the country
- Roughly 465,000 Canadians live with severe asthma
- Roughly 317 Canadians are diagnosed with asthma every day
- Asthma causes approximately 80,000 emergency room visits annually
- Approximately 250 Canadians die from asthma-related causes each year
Effective treatments for asthma include inhaled corticosteroids, bronchodilators, and biologic therapies. However, not all treatments work for everyone, some can cause side effects, and many people need additional therapies to fully control their symptoms. Research continues to develop more effective treatments with fewer side effects to better manage asthma for everyone.