• S7, Ep 24- Spreading Awareness This Asthma Peak Week

  • Sep 19 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
  • Podcast

S7, Ep 24- Spreading Awareness This Asthma Peak Week

  • Summary

  • In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Buckley, President and CEO of the Lung Health Foundation (LHF), and Dr. Dawn Bowdish, scientist and the Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health and member of the Board of Directors of the LHF. We talk about how asthma, despite being common, can be complicated to diagnose and that many are living with uncontrolled asthma. Jessica and Dawn also share recent survey results of asthma patients’ experience, and how patients can set health goals with an asthma action plan and advocate for better air quality.

    Among the highlights in this episode:

    01:32: Dawn shares her journey to becoming a leading researcher in respiratory health and her role at the Firestone Institute

    01:58: Jessica talks about the mission and impact of the Lung Health Foundation in advocating for lung health across Canada

    02:33: Jessica shares her personal motivation driven by family experiences with lung diseases, emphasizing the widespread need for lung health awareness

    03:06: Dawn discusses how personal encounters at a gala event deeply influenced her dedication to lung health advocacy

    05:34: Dawn explains the medical basics of asthma, its triggers, and the importance of proper diagnosis and management

    08:09: Jessica addresses common issues faced by individuals living with asthma, particularly the lack of proper asthma action plans

    10:36: Dawn discusses how external factors like air quality and climate change are increasingly important for asthma management

    14:20: Jessica explains how the Lung Health Foundation educates the public and advocates for policies to improve lung health

    17:21: Jessica discusses a new campaign aimed at enhancing public appreciation for lung health and proactive care

    19:14: Dawn and Jessica offer insights into the advancements in asthma treatment and the importance of an effective asthma action plan

    21:42: What our hosts learned from this episode

    Contact Our Hosts

    Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

    Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org

    A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

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