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Asthma and Allergy

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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist or contact the following organisations:

Australasian Society of Clinical
Immunology and Allergy
www.allergy.org.au
Asthma Foundations of Australia  
Contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130 or visit their websites:
   Asthma Australia www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
   Asthma Foundation of the ACT www.asthmaact.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 http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/
Asthma http://www.health.gov.au
HealthInsite www.healthinsite.gov.au

© Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing 2004

Disclaimer

It is important to note that information contained in this brochure is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.

Acknowledgments

This brochure is based on published evidence and editing by medical specialists who are members of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). Participants and references to this brochure are included on the ASCIA website www.allergy.org.au

ASCIA is the peak professional body for clinical immunologists and allergists in Australia.

Representatives from the National Asthma Council, Asthma Foundations of Australia and the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing were also involved in editing this brochure.

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

To access these documents log on to: http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/ or contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130.

Department of Health and Ageing Australiasian Society of Immunology and Allergy inc.

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Content Updated March 2005

 
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