National Asthma Council Australia

The National Asthma Council Australia is a not-for-profit organisation working to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with asthma

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Latest Additions

February 2010 Newsletter
Australian Defence Force & Emergency Services Entry Requirements: Don't let Asthma hold you back... A handy guide to finding the medical...

Pain relievers and asthma – quick reference guide for pharma...
Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can provoke asthma or rhinitis symptoms in some people with asthma, yet many o...

Asthma myth busting
Siobhan Brophy Communications Manager, National Asthma Council Australia Dispelling common asthma misconceptions in general practice A...

Using your inhaler
Many people do not realise they aren't using their asthma or COPD inhaler (puffer) correctly. Although it might seem simple, it can be hard to...

Features

Spirometry Resources
Spirometry is the lung function test of choice for both diagnosis and assessment of asthma. Most adults, and children ...

Resources for People with Asthma
The National Asthma Council's network of leading GPs, respiratory physicians, allergists, pharmacists, asthma educators and consumer advocates has built a ...

Asthma Management Tools
Shortcuts to the top asthma management resource tools from the National Asthma Council Australia useful for GPs and Health Professionals. ...

Kids With Asthma
A new interactive, kid-friendly website has been launched by the National Asthma Council Australia to give kids with asthma and ...

Media

2009-10 Asthma Media Awards
Online applications will soon be open for the National Asthma Council Australia's 2009-10 Asthma Media Awards. ...

2010 Feb 19 - Asthma Council Welcomes FDA Asthma Drug Findin...
The National Asthma Council Australia has welcomed the outcome of the United States' Food and Drug ...

2010 Feb 1 - February Asthma Epidemic Looms
As the 2010 school year gets underway, the National Asthma Council Australia is warning parents, teachers ...

2009 Dec 15 - Asthma Summer Warning
Summer in Australia can be particularly problematic for people with asthma. The National Asthma Council Australia ...

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Content Updated 29 January 2010

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