Having asthma can present lots of challenges. You might have to be careful about where you go (like smoky places) or avoid things you like, such as family pets. Still, there's one thing you do not have to do - and that's deal with asthma all by yourself.

There are lots of people available to help you understand your asthma. They include:

• Your family doctor
• Your asthma educator
• Experts at the Asthma Society of Canada
• Your pharmacist, respiratory therapist or other members of your healthcare team

Sometimes, though, what you may need is another person with asthma to share stories, tips or feelings with. You can meet people just like this here. While they come from all walks of life, they all have one thing in common - they've learned that when asthma is well-controlled, it's easy to get on with the real business of living.

For more asthma-related discussions, check out the e-newsletter Asthma Society Update, produced by the Asthma Society of Canada and people like you. Be the first to sign up and discover a wealth of practical advice about asthma management. Stay informed and learn how it's possible to take control of asthma.

You can see a copy of the current issue here.