In Canada, over 3.8 million people have asthma1, and it’s believed that allergic asthma (or asthma triggered by allergens) is the most common form of this lung condition — even among adults. Yet a recent Asthma Canada survey found that 3 out of 4 of those with asthma reported having some form of health-related anxiety. This, they say, is because symptoms (like coughing, wheezing, excess mucus and difficulty breathing/shortness of breath) can force sufferers to limit their activities, which can lead to stress and isolation.
Asthma that’s triggered by allergies can be particularly troubling because allergens like pollen, dust mites, pet dander (and even some foods) are nearly impossible to avoid. Overall health may be further impacted due to poor sleep, having to stay indoors and/or being unable to exercise, which can result in higher rates of illness and hospitalization.
The purpose of this study is to assess an investigational medicine for allergic asthma. It has already been tested in healthy adults for safety. Now researchers want to see not only if it is safe, but if it can also help with lung function in adults with allergic asthma after being exposed to an allergen.
Researchers can do their part, but the development of new medicines is not possible without study volunteers. Know that even if you qualify and enroll, you can still withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason.
Act now to see if you may qualify.