Asthma & Air Pollution (Asthma Series Paper 4)

The aim of this paper is to provide an up-to-date, evidence-based summary of the issues around asthma and air pollution, including practical advice.

There is also a consumer brochure on this topic. These documents have been produced by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing in collaboration with the National Asthma Council.

Air pollution is often mistakenly thought to be a major environmental problem and a possible explanation for the high prevalence of asthma in Australia. While there is no evidence that air pollution causes asthma, it can trigger attacks in people who have asthma. Many studies have found a link between some air pollutants and the worsening of asthma symptoms.

This publication is dedicated to the memory of Professor Ann Woolcock AO.

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Asthma Series Paper 4: Asthma and Air Pollution
© Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing 2005

Authors

A/Prof Michael Abramson, Monash University; 
Dr Stephen Brown, CSIRO; 
Dr Shyamali Dharmage, The University Of Melbourne; 
A/Prof Nicholas Glasgow, The University Of Sydney; 
Peter Holder, Community Pharmacist, ACT; 
Peter Lewis, Consumer Representative, VIC; 
Dr James Markos, Launceston General Hospital; 
Prof Rod Simpson, University Of The Sunshine Coast

Consumer Version

View the consumer version of the Asthma Series Brochure 4: Asthma and Air Pollution

Disclaimer

The information contained in this paper 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.