Is your home causing Asthma? Overview Our homes are not just a roof over our heads- they play a key role in our health, particularly when it comes to allergies and asthma. A study carried out by Asthma Australia in 2022 showed that almost one third of people with [...]
Why request an Asthma Action Plan? What is an asthma action plan? A key part of asthma management is the preparation of a written asthma action plan by the person with asthma and/or their carer, together with their doctor. An asthma action plan is a document that helps the [...]
How to treat an Asthma Attack A severe asthma attack can be a very frightening experience both for the person themselves, and for those caring for them. During winter, when more respiratory viruses are circulating, and in certain weather conditions (such as thunderstorms or bushfires), large numbers of people [...]
Do I have Asthma? How is it diagnosed? symptoms diagnosis treatment What is asthma? The airways (tubes) that take air from your throat to your lungs are surrounded by tiny muscles. These muscles are involuntary - you have no control over them. When they contract (squeeze), the airways become [...]
Thunderstorm Asthma- learning from the past. What Happened in Melbourne in November 2016? 9 people lost their lives, hundreds of people were hospitalised and thousands of people were affected by breathing problems due to thunderstorm asthma. Medical services were overwhelmed by an unexpected surge in sudden-onset attacks of severe wheezing and coughing, often in [...]
