The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT
17420 Stony Plain Road 208 T5S 1K6 Edmonton, AB, Canada

For the month of April you can purchase your gardening essentials while supporting the 1 in 6 Albertans living with lung disease. Kiwi Nurseries Ltd loves to give back and you can too! Thanks for your support! https://fundraising.kiwinurseries.com/ #gardening #gardenlove #growyourown #supportlocal #supportcanadiancharities #lungassociation #breathingmatters

We have a a great calendar of events this month! Join the Better Breathers Club to access this great content first! facebook.com/groups/LungAssociationBetterBreathers #betterbreathersclub #lunghealth #videoseries #supportgroup #breathingmatters #lungassociation #COPD #asthma #pulmonaryfibrosis #cysticfibrosis #ILD #lungdisease #lungtransplant

Dr. Samir Gupta explains how the four COVID-19 vaccines now approved in Canada work and why efficacy rates aren’t the most important number to look at.

One week left to get tickets for the Lung Association's 50/50 raffle! Guaranteed prize minimum is $2000 You can help create a world free of lung disease through our work on research, advocacy and patient support. Get your tickets today! www2.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ala

Play the Alberta Lung Association's 50/50 raffle and WIN BIG while supporting Albertans living with lung disease. Get your tickets today! https://www2.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ala

Test your knowledge and reduce stigma about lung disease at our virtual party! Throughout the hour we'll post 20 questions to our facebook page and you can answer each question for a different chance to win great prizes, like our BREATHE masks, radon kits, monitors, and more!

Are you at a greater risk for complications from influenza?

People with diabetes are at an especially high risk of complications from influenza, including death. Lower your risk by getting the #flushot. https://www.ab.lung.ca/Vaccines/ #immunize #vaccines #vaccinate #getyourflushot #fluseason #fightflu #lungsforlife #breatheeasier #ALAflucampaign

It's #WorldCOPDDay and happening in our very own #Alberta Dr. Mohit Bhutani is working with international colleagues and patient advocacy groups on a #COPD Patient Charter. The work is highlighted here: https://adisjournals.figshare.com//A_Patient_Char/13241684

Dr. Mohit Bhutani busts the commom myth I haven't had the flu before so I wont get it now

Influenza can be deadly for those with heart disease, and it's vaccine preventable. Get the #flushot to lower your risk of complications. https://www.ab.lung.ca/Vaccines/ #immunize #vaccines #vaccinate #getyourflushot #fluseason #fightflu #lungsforlife #breatheeasier #ALAflucampaign

Dr. Mohit Bhutani busts the common myth that influenza is not a serious illness. #ALAflucampaign

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In March 2017 Mike Leone’s life changed forever. As he lay trembling on the floor, he shouted for a neighbour to call 911. This decision saved his life. Upon hospitalization, Mike was diagnosed with influenza a virus which left him weak. http://ow.ly/8x6u50BL5e8... #ALAflucampaign See more

We encourage you to write your MP at this critical time for Canadian charities who are working to provide support to those who need it. Tell them to take action and #SaveCdnCharities!

If you have a lung disease and are struggling financially during the pandemic, and need assistance which such things as medications, groceries and other basic needs, we are here for you. Apply for assistance at https://www.ab.lung.ca//covid-19-patient-support-fund-appl