Asthma issues in focus with GP Review
Asthma issues are explored in depth in the NAC's regular contributions to GP Review, a bimonthly magazine published by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Each article focuses on a hot topic for health professionals managing asthma and is written by an expert in the relevant area.
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Working out occupational asthma |
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 Dr Ryan Hoy
Respiratory Physician, Melbourne
Work factors can markedly affect asthma control
Occupational asthma (OA) is now the most common occupational lung disease in industrialised countries, and accounts for about 15% of all adult onset asthma.1 Up to 3000 cases of OA occur per year in Australia.2
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Asthma in deep water |
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Dr David Batt
Member GP Asthma Group, National Asthma Council Australia
Should a history of asthma always be a contraindication for diving?
Diving using scuba (self contained underwater breathing apparatus) began in the 1950s and has since become a popular activity in coastal Australia. In this article, we’ll look at whether people affected by asthma can participate in scuba diving.
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Asthma myth busting |
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Siobhan Brophy
Communications Manager, National Asthma Council Australia
Dispelling common asthma misconceptions in general practice
As asthma management becomes more routine in general practice, it can be easy for certain beliefs to become ingrained, even if these beliefs are based on misconceptions and are not supported by current evidence. Let’s look at five common asthma management myths.
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Fighting the flu season |
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Dr Kerry Hancock
Chair, GP Asthma Group, National Asthma Council Australia
Colds and flu can be serious for children with asthma
As winter sets in, cold and flu viruses abound. For our younger patients with asthma this is an especially difficult time of year, with respiratory viruses being a major cause of asthma exacerbations in children.
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Preventing puffer problems |
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Siobhan Brophy
Communications Manager, National Asthma Council Australia
Improving patient inhaler technique improves health outcomes
Most of the millions of Australians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma rely on inhaled medications to manage their conditions. But despite their widespread use, evidence suggests that up to 90% of patients are misusing their inhalers – even the long term patients.1
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