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30 years of leading the attack against asthma

22 Nov 2019

Over the past 30 years the National Asthma Council has firmly established its role as the nation's trusted asthma authority.

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Record pollen, fires, wind, and storms a dangerous mix for asthma

20 Nov 2019

Patients may be at risk of serious asthma and hay fever episodes due to strong winds, bushfires and a high pollen alert

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A new chapter for the National Asthma Council

14 Nov 2019

Noticed some changes on our website? Healthcare isn’t static, and neither is the National Asthma Council.

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Latest data shows drop in asthma deaths, but Asthma Council warns against complacency

15 Oct 2019

There were 389 asthma-related deaths last year. Fewer people lost their lives than in 2017, but the death toll remains high.

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Asthma Council welcomes drop in asthma deaths but warns against complacency

15 Oct 2019

New ABS data shows a significant decrease in asthma-related deaths in Australia in 2018.

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Asthma Council deliberating on mild asthma recommendations

3 Oct 2019

NAC is working closely with leading asthma experts to update its Australian Asthma Handbook.

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Spring into action for good asthma care

1 Sep 2019

NAC is calling on healthcare professionals to mark National Asthma Week by preparing people with asthma for pollen season.

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Spring into action during asthma and hay fever season

1 Sep 2019

It's National Asthma Week. Are your asthma and hay fever under control?

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New treatment planner helping manage allergic rhinitis

6 Aug 2019

New tool to help primary health care professionals develop treatment plans for people with asthma and allergic rhinitis

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Asthma Council welcomes a fresh approach to mild asthma

1 Aug 2019

NAC has welcomed the TGA registration of budesonide/formoterol as reliever therapy for adults with mild asthma