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Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life

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Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life
What is wheezing?
What is the link between asthma and wheezing?
Can we tell if wheezing is transient or persistent?
What do we know about development of asthma?
What is asthma?
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Further information

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, or contact the Asthma Foundation
 in your State or Territory on 1800 645 130.
Asthma Australia www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
  Asthma Foundation of New South Wales www.asthmansw.org.au
  Asthma Foundation of Northern Territory www.asthmant.org.au
  Asthma Foundation of Queensland www.asthmaqld.org.au
  Asthma Foundation of South Australia www.asthmasa.org.au
  Asthma Foundation of Tasmania www.asthmatas.org.au
  Asthma Foundation of Victoria www.asthma.org.au
  Asthma Foundation of Western Australia www.asthmawa.org.au
   
National Asthma Council: www.NationalAsthma.org.au
   
Australian Department of Health and Ageing HealthInsite: www.healthinsite.gov.au
   
 Australasian Society for Clinical
Immunology and Allergy website:
www.allergy.org.au

© Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing 2005

Disclaimer

The information in this brochure has been expert reviewed and represents the available published literature at the time of review. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be referred to a medical practitioner.

This series on Asthma Topics for Consumers comprises eight separate titles:

1 Asthma and Allergy
2 Asthma and Lung Function Tests
3 Asthma and Pain Relievers
4 Asthma and Air Pollution
5 Asthma and Complementary Therapies
6 Asthma and Infant Bedding
7 Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
8 Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life

For copies of these brochures go to: www.NationalAsthma.org.au or contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130.

Department of Health and Ageing The National Asthma Council

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