Media Releases

Dairy asthma confusion concerning

The National Asthma Council Australia is calling for general practitioners and practice nurses to help debunk the asthma dairy myth in the wake of new research which shows that confusion and misinformation still exists amongst patients with asthma and some GPs.

‘Tis the season to be sneezing!

Seasonal asthma warning 

The National Asthma Council Australia is warning the two million plus Aussies with asthma to approach Christmas with caution as unseasonal weather patterns around the country usher in a host of asthma and allergy triggers.

Popular spirometer guide updated

The National Asthma Council Australia’s popular Spirometer Users’ and Buyers’ Guide, has been comprehensively updated and is available for free download.

New asthma info in time for allergy season

First Aid for Asthma Chart Launched on New Website:

The National Asthma Council Australia is encouraging Australians to brush up on their asthma and allergy know-how as the country gets set for what is predicted to be a bumper spring and summer allergy season.

Asthma Experts Urge: Take Action in Asthma Week (1-7 September 2011)

The first week of spring each year is also National Asthma Week and Australia’s asthma experts are urging the two million plus Aussies with asthma to make sure they have an up-to-date written asthma action plan.

Asthma attacks set to soar this winter

Asthma attacks set to soar this winter: Experts heed warning to Australia’s 2 million sufferers. Leading respiratory experts are warning ‘high risk’ Aussies with asthma to be extra vigilant as we enter the depths of winter, with new research indicating a potentially serious season ahead. Read more...

Asthma death data prompts winter alert

People with asthma are being urged to take their condition seriously this winter as new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlights concerning levels of asthma-related deaths.

Is asthma weighing you down?

Tuesday, May 3 marks World Asthma Day and Australia’s peak asthma body is urging people not to ignore the weighty issue of a wheeze.