by Sherian Kington | Sep 27, 2024 | Canada, US
Exercise and Lung Health I received a video of my grandnephew taking his first steps this week, a significant milestone considering he was one month premature. As he transitions to a toddler, still finding his balance, it is a reminder that our muscles, like his, need...
by Sherian Kington | Aug 26, 2024 | Canada, US
Asthma Peak Week Summer is rapidly coming to a close. Children, and parents, are preparing to return to school. There is the excitement of shoe shopping, buying supplies, learning who their teacher will be, getting their class schedule and new books. As school...
by Sherian Kington | Jul 17, 2024 | US, Canada
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in Clinical Practice Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) testing has emerged as a valuable tool in both the diagnosis and management of asthma. It is a non-invasive, quick, and easy test that measures the concentration of...
by Sherian Kington | Jun 26, 2024 | Canada, US
262 million people world-wide have asthma. Twenty-five million Americans have asthma. Ten people die each day in the United States from an asthma exacerbation. It is a heterogenous disease that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. There are objective tests...
by Sherian Kington | May 27, 2024 | Canada, US
In May, we observe National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May for raising awareness about these conditions. It’s a peak season for people with asthma and allergies, making it an ideal...