Community Pediatric Asthma Service
Asthma & COVID-19
With so much information coming at us about COVID-19, our health professionals have gathered COVID-19 links that contain reliable, medical information provided by Alberta Health Services and other medical professionals.
COVID-19 Updates
- Updates on the COVID-19 virus (local and national)
- Self Assessment Tool: Use this tool to help determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19
Asthma, Allergies & COVID
- Health Recommendations for People with Asthma
- Asthma & COVID: Questions Answered By Doctors
- Asthma Patients: Experts say "Stay on Steroids in Face of COVID-19"
- Is it covid or just allergies?
Masks & COVID
- Coming to the Alberta Children's Hospital? An important message from the Asthma Clinic about wearing a mask
- Tips for wearing a mask when you have asthma
- Why this Calgary doctor hopes people consider continuing to wear masks after mandates are lifted
Kids, School and COVID-19
Here are some excellent resources for both parents and children.
- For Kids: Kids ask their questions about COVID-19 (video); Wear a mask like a hero!; The Strong Mind, Strong Me program is being offered by the University of Calgary to support children and their families in the Calgary area who have been impacted by the COVID-19 situation.
- All about Masks: Wearing a mask, from the Asthma Clinic at the Alberta Children's Hospital; How to breathe easier while wearing a mask; Tips for wearing a mask when you have asthma
Walk | Run | Play | Breathe
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.