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First Aid for Asthma
About Asthma
About Asthma
Asthma Definition
Asthma Facts
Asthma in Australia 2008
Asthma in Australia 2005
Asthma 2004–05 National Health Survey
Burden of disease due to asthma in Australia 2003
Asthma QOL
Defence Force Entry Requirements
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Mortality Statistics
People with Asthma
People with Asthma
1 Asthma and Allergy
Asthma and allergy facts
Allergy tests
How can you avoid allergens?
Pets, pollen, mould, food
Medication
Immunotherapy and asthma
Can you do anything to reduce the risk of your child developing asthma?
2 Asthma and Lung Function
Measuring asthma
Peak flow
3 Asthma and Pain Relievers
About Asthma and pain relievers
Oral over-the-counter pain relievers containing aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine
Topical O-T-C pain relievers
4 Step Asthma First Aid Plan
4 Asthma and Air Pollution
Outdoor Air
Indoor Air
Resources in Community Languages
5 Asthma and Complementary Therapies
What is asthma?
Why should I consult a healthcare professional about complementary therapies?
Evidence about common complementary therapies for asthma
6 Asthma and Infant Bedding
Why is bedding important?
What type of bedding is best?
What is asthma?
7 Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
Is asthma related to diet?
What is asthma?
8 Asthma and Wheezing
What is wheezing?
What do we know about development of asthma?
Allergic rhinitis and your asthma
Allergic rhinitis facts
What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
How do doctors diagnose allergic rhinitis?
Avoid things that make your allergic rhinitis worse
What is the best treatment for allergic rhinitis?
What is immunotherapy?
Follow-up and Key messages
Using your inhaler
MDI (puffer)
MDI (puffer) and spacer
Accuhaler
Autohaler
Handihaler
Turbuhaler
Kids With Asthma
Information Sheets
Asthma and Allergy
Asthma and Bushfires
Asthma & Influenza - the Facts
Asthma and Food Fact File
Asthma Good Health Tips
Asthma Winter Checklist
Exercise-induced Asthma
How to stick to your asthma medications
How to look after your Nebuliser
Pregnancy & Asthma
The Traveller with Asthma
Tips to manage your asthma all year
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
`What's Asthma All About?'
`Why Me? Asthma`
World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day 2008
World Asthma Day 2007
Health Professionals
Health Professionals
Asthma Management Handbook
Asthma Action Plans
Asthma Action Plan templates
Spirometry Resources
Spirometry training course
Performing Spirometry
Spirometry Handbook
Spirometry - Introduction
Measurement of Ventilatory Function
Measurement Devices
The Technique - How To Do It and Common Pitfalls and Problems
Predicted Normal Values
Interpretation of Ventilatory Function Tests
Infection Control Measures
Summary
Appendix A
Appendix B
PNV Male
PNV Female
PNV Male children
PNV Female children
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Copyright and Disclaimer
Spirometry Users` and Buyers` Guide
Contents
Foreward and Introduction
Section One: Spirometry And Measurement
How to Perform Spirometry
Interpretrive Strategies
Fitting Quality Spirometry into a Standard Consultation
Quality Assurance
Suggested Further Reading
Section Two: Selecting a Spirometer
Selecting a Spirometer
Spirometry Features - Brief Table 1
Spirometry Features - Brief Table 2
Additional Table 1
Additional Table 2
Contact Details for Spirometer Suppliers
Resource Respiratory Function Laboratories
Information Papers
1 Asthma and Allergy
Asthma - Think allergy
Atopy is a marker for asthma that persists beyond early childhood
Asthma triggers
Diagnosis History taking
Diagnosis Allergy tests
Management Medication
Management Allergen avoidance I
Management Allergen avoidance II
Management Immunotherapy
Preventing development of asthma
Allergy References
2 Asthma and Lung Function Tests
Spirometry
Practical tips - spirometry
Spirometry within a consultation
Interpretation
Normal and abnormal spirometry: A guide
Choosing a spirometer
Guidelines for infection control
Peak Expiratory Flow
Practical tips PEF
LFT References
3 Asthma and Pain Relievers
Introduction
Key Messages
What is ‘aspirin-induced asthma’?
How is aspirin-induced asthma diagnosed?
Pain relievers and children with asthma
Non-prescription analgesics and asthma
Pain References
4 Asthma and Air Pollution
Health effects of outdoor air pollution
Outdoor air pollutants
Health effects of indoor air pollution
Indoor air pollutants
Current issues
Information resources
Key Messages
Appendices
Appendix 1 Air Quality Goals
Appendix 2 Air Pollutants
Appendix 3 Australian time series and panel studies
Appendix 4 Exposure and respiratory outcomes
Air Pol References
5 Asthma and Complementary Therapies
Introduction and Key Messages
Why do people with asthma seek to use complementary therapies?
Aims of treatment for people with asthma
Regulatory framework for complementary therapies and therapists
Information resources
Effectiveness of CT in treatment
Effectiveness of CT - I
Effectiveness of CT - II
Effectiveness of CT - III
Comp References
6 Asthma and Infant Bedding
Current suggestions
Identifying high-risk infants
Reducing HDM levels in bedding
Feathers vs synthetic
Volatile organic compounds
Combining interventions
Bed References
7 Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
Current suggestions
Quality of the evidence
Identifying high-risk infants
Maternal diet during lactation
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Probiotics
Diet References
8 Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life
Key messages
Asthma and wheezing - is prevention possible?
Wheezing in childhood
Factors associated with wheezing
Predicting whether wheeze is due to asthma
Early life origins of asthma
References
Wheeze References
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Allergic rhinitis and the patient with Asthma
Treat allergic rhinitis to manage asthma
Diagnosis
Patterns of allergic rhinitis
Management I
Management II
Management III
Management IV
Review
AR References
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Combination Therapy: Its Role in Asthma
Introduction
Clinical use of Combination Therapy
Combination Therapy in Children
Dosage and administration of combination therapy
Dose titration and patient expectations
Combination medications
References
Acknowledgements
Copyright and Disclaimer
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Inhaled Corticosteroids: A Practical Perspective
Introduction
Efficacy of low-dose inhaled corticosteroids
What has changed?
What is a minimum effective dose?
How is a minimum effective dose achieved?
A Guide to Dose Adjustment in Clinical Practice
Prescribing in children
References
Acknowledgements
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Inhaler technique in adults with asthma or COPD
Inhaler technique is important
Common problems
Metered dose inhaler
Metered dose inhaler plus spacer
Autohaler
Accuhaler
HandiHaler
Turbuhaler
Special groups
Education
Using inhalers correctly
Other resources
References
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Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Key Points
Introduction
Diagnostic considerations in young children
Rationale for leukotriene antagonism in childhood asthma
Clinical evidence for montelukast use in children
Preventive treatment in children
Other potential roles of LTRAs
Acknowledgements
LTRA References
Appendices
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Long Acting Beta2 Agonists - Their Place in Asthma Management
What are Long-acting Beta2 Agonists or Symptom Controllers?
Clinical Use of Symptom Controllers
Recent Studies Characterising the Role of Beta2 Agonists and References
Dosage and Administration of Symptom Controllers
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Roles of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations (removed)
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Other Resources
Asthma Adherence - A Guide for Health Professionals
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
What we mean by Adherence
Influences on Adherence
How to Improve Adherence
Questionnaire
Behaviour Change Protocol
References
Tips
Asthma Care Resources Guide
Asthma Cycle of Care
Evidence Based Review
Foreword
Background
Evidence
Literature
Results
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Alternatives
Step 5
Step 6
Acknowledgments
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccination
Managing your Asthma
Pain relievers and asthma
Quick reference guide
AIA Pharmacy notes
Peak flow chart
Update on LABAs safety in Australia
Professional Development
A-Team™ Asthma Education Program
Asthma Management Tools
Asthma Issues in Focus
Working out occupational asthma
Asthma in deep water
Asthma myth busting
Fighting the flu season
Bring patients into focus
Action stations
Preventing puffer problems
Wheeze, sneeze and disease
More than just old age
Eat well to breathe well
Asthma and influenza
Asthma education comes to you
Living with ‘asthma sickness’
Lighten the asthma load
Watch your mouth
IPCRG
NAC Programs with Rural Health Education Foundation
A is for Asthma: Managing Asthma in Primary School Kids
Breathlessness in the Older Adult: Is it Asthma?
Balancing the Benefits: Asthma and Combination Therapy Update
Taking a Breather: Asthma Management for Indigenous Australians
Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
Archive NAC Programs with RHEF
One year on: The Asthma 3+ Visit Plan
Asthma 3+ Visit Plan: A New Initiative
Asthma and Combination Therapy: Getting the Balance Right
New Directions in Paediatric Asthma Management
NAC Webcasts
Patient-centred Health Care
Patient-centred health care in primary care - an overview
Preface
Background
What we mean by `person-centred health care`
How do we enhance our person-centred focus in primary care?
Hearing and answering patients` concerns
Provide information in a manner appropriate for the person
Patient-centred health outcome measures
Acknowledgements
References
Research
Asthma Research
Cited References
Research Awards
TSANZ and NAC Asthma Prize
RACGP and NAC Asthma Research Award
ASCIA and NAC Asthma Research Award
AFA and NAC Asthma Research Award
NAC Asthma Research Archive
About the NAC
About the NAC
Administration
Annual Reports
Members
Supporters
General Practitioners' Asthma Group
Pharmacists' Asthma Group
Sensitive Choice
National Asthma Strategy
Foreward - NAS 2006-8
Contributors NAS 2006-8
National Asthma Strategy archive
A Decade Coordinated Asthma Management in Australia
Vision
Foreward
A Decade of Asthma Management in Australia
Working Harder and Smarter
Latest Statistical Trends
Adherence: Whose Responsibility?
Case Study
Managing Childhood Asthma and Parental Anxiety
Unravelling the Mystery
Sponsors - Acknowlegdements
National Asthma Strategy - Implementation Plan
Foreword
Executive Summary
Plan Summary
Introduction
Part 1 - Asthma in Australia - The Current Situation
Part 2 - The Implementation Plan
Summary Table - High Priority Strategies
Abbreviations
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Conclusion
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
References
National Asthma Strategy - Strategies and Implementation
Contents
Foreword
How to use this Document
Purpose
Goals and Principal Strategies
Goal Two - Identify and Reduce Risk Factors for Asthma
Goal Three - Achieve Planned and Shared Responsibility For Asthma
Target Groups - Strategies
National Asthma Strategy Steering Group
National Asthma Strategy - Goals and Targets
Purpose
The Health Issue
The Current Situation
The Process
Goals and Targets
Goal One - Reduction in Asthma Mortality and Morbidity
Goal Two - Risk Factors for Asthma
Goal Three - Shared Responsibility
National Asthma Strategy Steering Group
References
Report on the Cost of Asthma in Australia 1992
Foreward
Glossary
Executive Summary
Introduction
Background
Scope of Study
Approach
Findings: Significance of Asthma to the Community
Conclusions
References
Appendices
Appendix One
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Acknowledgements
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