Asthma news for health professionals

COVID-19 resources

When respiratory illnesses circulate, it's particularly important to help patients maintain good asthma control.

Visit the Department of Health's novel coronavirus (COVID-19) info hub for news and resources for health professionals.

It includes information for the Australian community about who's at risk and protective measures people can take.

Department of Health resources

Preventable hospitalisations

One in 15 hospitalisations in 2017-18 were classified as potentially preventable, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Explore the data

Inhaler technique

Do your patients know how to use their asthma inhalers correctly? Checking and correcting technique can improve asthma outcomes. Read up with our inhaler technique information paper.

Watch: how-to videos

News and updates

IPCRG desktop helper

The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) has released a new desktop helper on use of inhaled medications for patients with COPD and multiple comorbid conditions. Download here.

Communication after trauma

Do your practice staff feel equipped to help patients affected by the traumatic bushfire events? Practice Coach Australia has developed Communication After Trauma, a free one-hour online training course for medical receptionists and admin staff. More info.

Patient-practitioner communication survey

A research project at Curtin University is exploring practitioner experiences when consulting patients with low health literacy and/ or limited English language skills. The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Complete the survey.

Paediatric asthma educational visits

NPS MedicineWise has opened up requests for its paediatric asthma educational visits for health professionals working in general practice, which will commence from 2 March. More: NPS MedicineWise

Conferences and events

February 2020

Lung Health Promotion Centre Asthma Educators Course
When: 26-28 February
Where: The Alfred, Melbourne

March 2020

TSANZSRS Annual Scientific Meeting
When: 27-31 March
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

May 2020

National Medicines Symposium
When: 21 May
Where: International Convention Centre, Sydney

May 2020

APNA National Conference
When: 21-23 May
Where: International Convention Centre, Sydney

May 2020

International Primary Care Respiratory Group World Conference
When: 28-30 May
Where: Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin

September 2020

CHF Summit 2020: Shifting Gears
When: 2-3 September
Where: International Convention Centre, Sydney

September 2020

ASCIA Conference
When: 2-4 September
Where: Melbourne Convention Centre