Alyssa’s Story
I was trying to juggle schoolwork, teams and clubs, my social life, and I hadn’t expected to be so stressed.
Canada needs a robust vaccine registry, not just a Band-Aid solution
As we grapple with the past year’s fight against the COVID-19 virus and vow never to let Canada find itself in the same vulnerable position it was in last spring, our country must face some …
Why the Burden of Pneumococcal Disease is Underestimated and Misunderstood: Implications for Public Health Planning
In 2017-18, pneumonia led to 138,485 emergency department visits across Canada. It was the ninth leading cause of a trip to the ER.
Ask A Geek: How to cope with extreme heat?
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. Dear BreathingGeek, It’s hot, and I’m a mess. Literally melting, okay? But I’m actually writing to …
Ask A Geek: Help me move my workouts indoors SAFELY!
Dear BreathingGeek, Pollen season is making me M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E, so I’ve moved my workouts indoors. I’m thinking of making a home gym in my basement, anything I should keep in mind to make sure my asthma …
Ask A Geek: Is climate change affecting my breathing?
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. Dear BreathingGeek, Earth Day’s coming soon. What’s the link between air pollution, climate change and lung …
Ask A Geek: Planning an Asthma-safe Valentine’s Day
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. Dear BreathingGeek, It’s my first Valentine’s Day with my new GF and I really wanna impress …
Ask A Geek: Short-term benefits of quitting smoking
Dear BreathingGeek, You gotta give me some good news. It’s been four days since my last cigarette and I’m struggling to see the positives right now. It’s going to be worth it, right? – Struggling …
Ask A Geek: Alternative asthma therapies
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. Dear BreathingGeek, I’m trying to be more mindful about the kinds of chemicals I’m exposing myself …