Going beyond the blue inhaler

"If you're reaching for your blue inhaler twice a day, something's off." - Dr. Andrew O'Keefe As we navigate through peak asthma week, Dr. Mariam Hanna sits down with Dr. Andrew O'Keefe, a renowned allergist and clinical immunologist from St. John's, Newfoundland. Together, they dive deep into the myths and misunderstandings surrounding asthma and the array of medications available.In this episode:Debunking asthma myths. Ensuring the right asthma diagnosis. Reliever meds: Are we overdoing it? The rise and importance of new controller medications, including biologics. Incorporating asthma management into a healthy lifestyle. Get ready to breathe easier with these expert insights. Tune in now!Have an idea for the show or a comment, send us a text!Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions