NAPA

National Asthma Patient Alliance

World Asthma Day 2010


	Welcome to the National Asthma Patient Alliance (NAPA) Voice Your Concerns! We need feedback from National Asthma Patient Alliance (NAPA) members! Join NAPA to take the NAPA Advocacy Survey, "Moving Asthma Issues Forward", and help us improve asthma care in Canada. Not yet a member? You can still make your voice heard by taking the quick Advocacy Poll to the right of this box > > May is Asthma Awareness Month and May 4th is World Asthma Day! Click here for the 2010 World Asthma Day E-Newsletter Special Edition > > NAPA Blog Launched Stay up-to-date and share your comments about NAPA, asthma, and our latest advocacy efforts at our new NAPA blog, found at http://napa-blog.blogspot.com Follow NAPA member and long distance runner John C. Healy's blog as he prepares for his run with asthma. Click Here > > Do you know your numbers? Let the Air Quality Health Index help guide your outdoor activity schedule. Help reduce the number of poor air quality days by using the 20/20 Planner to reduce your energy consumption by 20%.

NAPA Advocacy Poll

Please take this quick poll, based on our NAPA Advocacy Survey, in order to help us address some common concerns about asthma care in Canada.


	Advocacy Activities NAPA Advocacy Survey The objective of the National Asthma Patient Alliance (NAPA) survey is to better understand the needs of people living with asthma and associated allergies, in order to address the common concerns surrounding asthma care in Canada. We are asking that you provide us with your valuable input. Click here to join NAPA today and access the survey! NAPA (National Asthma Patient Alliance) position statement regarding the Canadian Transportation Agency's decision to accommodate air travelers with nut allergies. Click Here > > NAPA (National Asthma Patient Alliance) position statement in response to the recent decision regarding pets travelling in the cabin on Air Canada flights. Click Here > >


	National Asthma Patient Alliance - NAPA Not a member of the NAPA yet? Why join the NAPA? Here are some benefits of NAPA membership: Have access to the private online discussion board and share experiences with people who suffer from asthma and allergies. Receive the ASC e-newsletter with regular asthma news and ASC updates. Be a member of the growing advocacy group to help ensure that Canadians with asthma have a voice and participate in advocacy initiatives. Click here to Join Now! Already a member? The ASC is challenging you to sign up new members! Please direct them to the NAPA membership page. Let's get the numbers rolling!


	Make Asthma Yours To Control The Asthma Society of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the AsthmaToday Widget! The widget provides instant access to important issues and news surrounding asthma and associated allergies, as well as information needed to plan your outdoor activities. To learn more about the AsthmaToday Widget, click on the Fact Card and News Release below. AsthmaToday Widget Download > > Click here for Fact Card > > Click here for News Release > > Asthma Control is in your hands: for the most part, control of your asthma rests with you. You are the one managing it on a day-to-day basis. To find out more check the Patient Responsibilities section of the Asthma Patient Bill of Rights. The ASC and McMaster University are pleased to provide you with this new interactive e-Learning module. Animations and illustrations help you understand how *You Can Control Your Asthma. e-Learning Module - Click Here > > Click Here for the informational e-Learning Module Poster to inform your friends and colleagues about it. Did you know?... According to national research studies, asthma is not well controlled in 60%* of people with asthma. What is the explanation for this lack of control? Perhaps there are some common misconceptions. Please check the Top 10 Asthma Myths

Asthma Society of Canada - September 2010
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