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The Lung Association is a registered charity that provides information, education and funding for research to improve lung health. The organization focuses on the prevention and control of asthma, chronic lung disease, tobacco control as well as healthy air and the effects of pollution on lung health. For information on lung health, call 1-888-344-LUNG (5864), which is staffed by certified respiratory educators, or visit www.on.lung.ca. You can also follow them on Twitter @OntarioLung and Facebook.

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“We’ve noticed that the spike isn’t localized to any particular region, as rates throughout Ontario are higher than average during this time period.”

Dr. Teresa To, Senior Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Director of OASIS and Adjunct Scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)

One in five children in Ontario schools has asthma. Despite significant advances in treatment and management, parents and school staff should be aware that asthma is a serious disease that can be fatal.

Carole Madeley, director of respiratory health programs, Ontario Lung Association

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A Healthier Future for Young Lungs in Ontario

Mon, Nov 24, 2014 23:17 CET

Ontario Lung Association welcomes new tobacco, e-cigarette legislationThe Ontario Lung Association is celebrating the promise of healthier lungs and better breathing for young Ontarians delivered today by the Associate Minister for Health and Long-Term Care, Dipika Damerla, as she introduced new tobacco and e-cigarette legislation. “We applaud these strong new measures designed to protect our children and youth from becoming addicted to tobacco and from the potential harmful effects of e-cigarettes,” said George Habib, president and CEO of the Ontario Lung Association. “By continuing

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