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Evidence-based information and advice for people with asthma, carers and families.
Last updated: 01/06/22
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Having asthma shouldn’t stop you from getting involved in sports or physical activity, whether just for fun or more competitively. View tips for exercising with asthma.
Last updated: 01/06/19
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Damp indoor and outdoor areas with mould can trigger asthma symptoms in some people. Mould is commonly found in bathrooms, fridges, and areas with poor air circulation.
Last updated: 07/04/24
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Cigarettes, vapes and smoke irritates the airways and cause inflammation. Inflamed lungs produce more mucous, leading to more frequent asthma symptoms and severe asthma attacks.
Last updated: 22/05/26
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Dust mites thrive in warm and humid environments, and can live in soft furnishings such as beds, bedding, carpets, upholstered furniture, soft toys or clothing and are primarily found inside homes.
Last updated: 06/05/24
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Yes. An itchy, runny or blocked nose due to hay fever or allergies (called allergic rhinitis) can make asthma harder to control. The good news is that treating the symptoms in your nose and throat can also improve your asthma symptoms.
Corticosteroid nasal sprays are effective treatments for managing allergic rhinitis. They can be used every day long term, if needed, just like preventers for asthma.
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Last updated: 20/05/26
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Moving to another suburb, city or even country is a very big step if your asthma or allergies are the only reason you are considering such a move. Unfortunately, it may not have as much impact as you hope.
Different people’s asthma is triggered by different factors, but many people with asthma and allergies have an underlying allergic sensitivity (called atopy). For example, if you are allergic to grasses and pollens, you might have fewer symptoms on first moving from an inland region to a coastal area. However, while a different climate may help in the short term, over a longer time you might develop sensitivities to triggers in your new environment such as dust mites.
Before making such a move, speak to your doctor and/or asthma educator about your asthma and allergy concerns. There may be some simple steps you can take in your current home.
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ASCIA has a handy pollen calendar that provides information about plants and what times of the year they usually flower all over Australia.
Last updated: 20/05/26
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No. Most asthma medications have very good safety profiles for use in pregnancy, so don't stop or change your asthma medications without first speaking with your doctor. Remember, if you can't breathe, neither can your baby.
Speak to your GP to make sure that your day-to-day asthma is under control with appropriate medications and that your personal written asthma action plan is up to date so you know what to do if your asthma flares up. Ensure your whole healthcare team (e.g. obstetrician, midwife) know that you have asthma and how you manage it.
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Last updated: 20/05/26
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Did you know? Up to 80% of people with asthma have allergies. Know the impacts of allergies on asthma and learn the common myths about allergies.
Last updated: 26/05/26
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Written asthma action plans are one of the most effective asthma interventions available.
Last updated: 06/02/26