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Hope for tackling stubborn asthma deaths with new guidelines
478 Australians lost their lives in 2024 due to asthma, according to new ABS data released today by the NAC.
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Cold Power Sensitive joins NAC Sensitive Choice® program
Cold Power Sensitive laundry liquids are now recognised as Sensitive Choice approved.
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Time to prepare for thunderstorm asthma
People are encouraged to protect themselves and loved ones from the risk of thunderstorm asthma this grass pollen season.
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National Asthma Council’s Australian Asthma Handbook launched by The Hon. Mark Butler MP.
Watch the webinar recording: The Hon. Mark Butler MP launches the National Asthma Council’s Australian Asthma Handbook.
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New guidelines state SABA inadequate treatment for asthma
Anti-inflammatory reliever only therapy and maintenance-and-reliever therapy recommended for adults and adolescents (12+ yrs)
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NAC celebrates 35 years as national asthma authority
This National Asthma Week we're celebrating 35 years of leading the improvement of asthma care in Australia.
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Lives compromised, cut short as Australia fails to fully fund respiratory research
The Australian Government’s cap on research funds could limit new discoveries in respiratory conditions.
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New suite of asthma spacer resources
The NAC has released a new spacer chart and information sheet for health professionals and an accompanying how-to-video.
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Flu vaccine urgent to help protect asthma patients this winter
Health professionals are urged to talk to their asthma patients about why they need to get the flu vaccine without delay.
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2025 Asthma and Airways Career Development Fellowship
Dr Jemma Mayall has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Asthma and Airways Career Development Fellowship.