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 [...]
Bronchiolitis in kids- the key facts. causes symptoms diagnosis treatment What is Bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the small airways (bronchioles) in the lungs of young children It is nearly always caused by a virus It usually affects babies under the age of [...]
The harms of "light smoking" Does cutting down on smoking make much difference to your health? “Yeah, I still smoke, but I’ve cut right back, I’m down to one or two a day” These are words doctors often hear when they ask people about their smoking habits. While it may mean things are [...]
Whooping cough- why is it such a serious illness? symptoms spread treatment vaccine What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a highly contagious lung infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella Pertussis. It is common, and can have serious complications, particularly in smaller babies for whom it can be [...]
What is Lupus and what are the symptoms? Cause Symptoms Tests Treatment What is Lupus? Selena Gomez has had a kidney transplant because of it. It’s often mentioned on medical TV dramas. It provokes interest because it can cause a huge number of symptoms, and it can be [...]
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 [...]
What is croup & how is it treated? what is croup? causes symptoms treatment What is croup? Croup is an infection of the airways, usually caused by a virus, which affects young children, and peaks in autumn and winter. Parents often recognise [...]
