Other Resources

The National Asthma Council has a wide range of information, brochures, papers, programs and other resources providing the latest information on asthma to health professionals.

Asthma Action Plans The development of a written Asthma Action Plan which helps the patient or carer recognise worsening asthma.

	Asthma Adherence - A Guide for Health Professionals Adherence to medication regimens and lifestyle advice can still be difficult for many patients, but will improve both the quality of life and the health outcomes.
	Asthma Cycle of Care The Asthma Cycle of Care initiative has replaced the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. The changes to the GP Asthma Initiative have been introduced as a direct response to feedback provided by respiratory physicians, GPs and consumers and is based on the latest knowledge about how to treat asthma most effectively.
	Combination Therapy - its role in asthma management Experience with long-acting beta agonists (LABAs, or ‘symptom controllers’) over the last 10 years indicates that these drugs are potent and effective bronchodilators, capable of improving asthma control in those with moderate to severe disease.
	Evidence Based Review of the Six Step Asthma Management Plan (Summary Report) An investigation of the evidence supporting the recommendations in the Six Step Asthma Management Plan in the Australian Asthma Management Handbook, published by the National Asthma Council (NAC).
	Information on CFCs Information on CFC- Free Metered Dose Inhalers and links to other formation and resources on CFC's and asthma medications including information sheets for patients.
	Inhaled Corticosteroids: A Practical Perspective The key goal of asthma management with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is to achieve optimal asthma control with the lowest effective dose. Regular review is important to enable proper assessment and maintenance of asthma control.
	Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists 'Symptom Controllers' For practising clinicians to assist in appreciating the role of long-acting beta2 agonists.
	Managing your Asthma chart The Managing Your Asthma chart shows the range of respiratory puffers and devices available in Australia.
	Peak flow chart A small proportion of people with asthma may benefit from peak flow monitoring. This new standardised peak flow chart allows the doctor and the person with asthma to recognise the pattern of that person's asthma over time and to identify exacerbations (flare-ups) early.