Asthma in children and youth
Health conditions and treatments
About 1 in 10 Canadian children suffer from asthma, and around half of them have mild asthma. However, even children with mild or moderate asthma can experience severe asthma exacerbations, which are commonly called asthma attacks.
Several factors can trigger a serious exacerbation, including:
• Exposure to smoke (including smoked cannabis or vaping as well as tobacco)
• Uncontrolled asthma symptoms
• Relying too much on reliever medications.
Promoting literacy in school-aged children
Reading is a skill that will help your child well beyond their school years, and an important part of their health and well-being. Find out how you can help your school-aged child develop strong reading skills, regardless of your own level of comfort.