If you or your family live in or close to bushfire areas it is vital that you prepare your fire safety survival plan early and this includes your asthma action plan.
“Bushfire smoke and increased air pollution could irritate the lungs and cause breathing difficulties in people with asthma. Children and the elderly are most at risk,” (NAC Chairman Dr Jonathan Burdon AM). Read more...
Asthma doesn't stay at home when you go on holiday
Summer travel brings exposure to different asthma triggers, and with a relaxed and carefree holiday mindset, it can be easy to let asthma management lapse.
It’s essential to be prepared and plan ahead when travelling, to ensure puffers or other medicines are taken with you.Read more...
Thunderstorm asthma
With the recent wild weather in some parts of Australia it's worth remembering that pollen season isn't over yet and you may still be at risk of thunderstorm asthma.
Thunderstorm asthma is a potent mix of pollens, weather conditions and rain that can trigger severe asthma symptoms. Completely avoiding pollen can be difficult, but avoiding going outdoors on windy days or after thunderstorms may help.
Having asthma doesn't mean you can't be an elite athlete
Recent studies found 70% of the British Swimming squad had some form of asthma. A similar test on cyclists from Britain's Team Sky revealed about one third are prone to a wheeze, against a national asthma rate of around 8% to 10%.Read more...
Our highlights for 2014
We’ve had a great 2014 – in case you missed it, here are our highlights.
Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible.
