Tony Lanier
Tony Lanier
I’m Tony Lanier and I live in metro Vancouver but I spent many years in New York City and Los Angeles. Besides the economic shifts that were taking place during the 1960s, the quality of air in North America was compromised by the use of coal, leaded auto gasoline products, and nautical diesel output. Fast forward, my asthma worsened and there was a lack of attention controlling the asthma by clinicians and myself. I ignored the symptoms.
I joined the Legacy for Airway Health Community Partner Committee because I believe asthma should be identified early and systematically managed. Furthermore, the sufferers should be properly educated about the condition and receive quality follow-up treatment to help keep asthma under control. Lung ailments shouldn’t be an afterthought. As a member of the CPC, my hope is to bring attention to some of the gaps we’ve experienced and offer ideas that could potentially be used as medical protocols for lung-related illnesses in BC.