05/03/2026
This year, our core message for Asthma Awareness Month is simple: recognizing the signs of an asthma attack and responding quickly could save a life.
Signs of an asthma attack include: wheezing, distressed breathing, persistent coughing, difficulty speaking, chest tightness and lips or fingernails turning blue or grey.
If an asthma attack happens, remember C.A.R.E.:
C – Calm: Keep them calm and reassure them
A – Air: Sit them upright and encourage slow breathing
R – Rescue Inhaler: Help them find and use their rescue inhaler (usually blue).
E – Emergency: Call 911 if there is no inhaler or no improvement after using the inhaler
Learn more at: asthma.ca/care