Community Pediatric Asthma Service
- With so much information coming to us about the COVID-19 virus, our health professionals have gathered COVID-19 links that contain reliable, medically accurate information as provided by Alberta Health Services and medical professionals.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure our patients' health and safety, effective immediately, all of our Calgary and area Asthma Education appointments will be telephone appointments until further notice. Please download your Patient Telephone Appointment package below.
Our Mission
At The Community Pediatric Asthma Service, our mission is to provide asthma education to pediatric asthma patients and their families in and around Calgary. Our community outreach, health care provider education and website exist to help children with asthma manage their health and take control of their asthma, allowing them to lead full, active and normal lives.
You may be referred to us for asthma education by:
- your family physician or pediatrician
- your community pharmacist
- an Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre if you have an asthma emergency, or
- the Asthma Clinic at the Alberta Children's Hospital
We Believe:
- asthma should not stop you from doing anything you want to do
- you and your family are important partners in managing your health and taking control of your asthma
- we are successful when you or your child can say "I can control my asthma now!" (iCAN)
More than 3 million Canadians of all ages have asthma, but the good news is that asthma can be treated and well controlled. This means it doesn't have to interfere with you or your child's daily life.
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 easy to understand asthma-related videos including device tips and tricks, child-friendly animated videos and teen interviews.
Have an appointment to see us?
Helpful resources for your appointment:
Have a question?
Our two most frequently asked questions.
Information now in 14 Languages
We have translated our most popular asthma information into 14 languages.
In the News
- Kaléo Announces Relaunch in Canada of Allerject Auto-Injector, May 20, 2020
- New Kids' Breathing video, Breathe Well Physio
- Cancer Society calls on government to raise legal age to 21 for tobacco and vaping products; View the video
- A Canadian study reveals babies frequently exposed to cleaning products at higher risk of asthma, February 25, 2020
- RxHelp card programs helps patients to benefit from payment assistance on their medication, February 11, 2020
- KidsPRO Research Project is looking for parent and patient advisors to help co-design. KidsPRO, an innovative eHealth solution for asthma care.
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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.