“Nearly 10% of adult-onset asthma is caused by work-related exposures.”
Updates & Articles
Asthma issues in focus
Action stations
7th May 2007
Written asthma action or self management plans remain one of the most effective asthma interventions and are the cornerstone of asthma care. One after hours general practitioner visit is avoided for every eight asthma plans written. One hospital admission is avoided for every 20 plans written. Few other interventions can provide such a good return.
Asthma and influenza
6th Mar 2007
Severe asthmatics should be considered for yearly influenza immunisations. Influenza and asthma are commonly encountered in general practice. Influenza A and B exhibit frequent changes in surface antigen, which require the vaccine to be modified annually.
Asthma Cycle of Care
28th Sep 2009
The Asthma Cycle of Care initiative has replaced the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan. The changes to the GP Asthma Initiative are based on the latest knowledge about how to treat asthma most effectively.
Asthma education comes to you
7th Jul 2008
To help GPs stay up to date, the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) conducts programs with divisions of general practice around Australia, bringing asthma education to rural, regional and metropolitan locations. The programs are free for attendees through funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Asthma in deep water
1st Sep 2009
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.
Asthma myth busting
1st Jul 2009
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. This article explores five of the most common asthma management myths.
Bring patients into focus
15th Sep 2007
It is possible that the patient’s view of their health, and what they want out of life, could differ from their doctor’s view of what is right for them. This is when a patient centred approach – where the patient is engaged and involved in decisions about their treatment – can be more effective than following the textbook.
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