Community Pediatric Asthma Service
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What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic or long-term disease of the airways, the tubes that carry air into our lungs. It causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes that lead to airflow limitation. Asthma has many symptoms and children with asthma may experience some or all of them. Talk to your doctor about asthma if you notice your child experiencing any of the following:
- Cough in the middle of the night that often wakes you or your child up
- Cold symptoms (congestion, cough, trouble breathing) that won't go away after a few weeks
- Coughing, wheezing, trouble breathing or chest tightness after a few minutes of exercise, or during specific times of the year such as “allergy season” or cold seasons
Asthma Action Plan
The best plan is your own Asthma Action Plan. If you don’t have one, print a plan to discuss with your doctor or educator.
Devices
Common devices to deliver medicine to the lungs are often called “puffers.” Visit this section for device instructions and videos.
Asthma Videos
Here you’ll find helpful asthma-related videos including device tips and tricks, and child-friendly animated videos.
Have an appointment?
Helpful resources if you have an appointment with us:
- Patient Telephone Appointment Package
- Patient Face-to-face Appointment Package
- Preparing for your appointment
- Maps to our Clinics
Confused about virtual healthcare visits? Alberta Health Services have created an information sheet for patients and families.
Have a question?
Our two most frequently asked questions.
In the News
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Family History Doubles Asthma Risk for Preschoolers, June 2021
- Why this Calgary doctor hopes people consider continuing to wear masks after mandates are lifted, June 2021
- Asthma Myths...Busted! June 2021
- Is it covid or just allergies? June 2021
- Allergy treatment is crucial if your child has asthma, June 2021
- Are your allergies worse this year? Doctors say there's a reason for that, June 2021
- Study finds Vapers who have asthma are more likely to suffer increased asthma symptoms, May 2021
- What's New in Asthma & Allergy Network Research? Interested in taking part in research studies and clinical trials? Read more here, May 2021
- Asthma Canada: Annual Asthma Survey, Asthma Basics Webinar Series: An Introduction to Asthma, May 2021
- Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions (video), May 2021
- N2 releases a new pediatric clinical trials video! (English) (French), More info
- Pharmacies play a vital role in asthma management, January 2021
- Kaléo Announces Relaunch in Canada of Allerject Auto-Injector
- Teen E-cigarette use is associated with lifetime asthma
- New Kids' Breathing video, Breathe Well Physio
- KidsPRO Research Project is looking for parent and patient advisors to help co-design. KidsPRO, an innovative eHealth solution for asthma care
- RxHelp card programs help patients to benefit from payment assistance on their medication
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Material on this website has been designed for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction and/or treatment. If you have specific questions, please consult your doctor or appropriate health care professional.