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Hay fever tablet changes cell memory

AAP - 03-10-2022

A daily pill can change immune cell memory and reduce allergic reactions like hay fever and thunderstorm asthma, new research shows. A study led by Monash university

 
Iraq dust storms cause breathing problems

AAP - 06-05-2022

At least 5000 cases of respiratory problems resulting from dust storms have been registered in different parts of Iraq, the country's health ministry says.

 
Thunderstorm asthma warning for Vic areas

AAP - 18-12-2021

An epidemic thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued for large swathes of Victoria, with hot weather set to give way to wild winds. Victoria's Department

 
Thunderstorm asthma season starts in Australia

AAP - 02-10-2021

As wet and wild weather lashes much of eastern Australia, health authorities are warning people to be on alert this thunderstorm asthma season.

 
New hope to tackle asthma, anaphylaxis

AAP - 11-03-2021

Australian researchers have made an "incredible" discovery that could be the key to naturally treating allergic conditions such as asthma and preventing autoimmune

 
Asthma may heighten flu risk and cause dangerous mutations

Health Times - 01-03-2021

A subtype of asthma in adults may cause higher susceptibility to influenza and could result in dangerous flu mutations. University of Queensland-led animal studies

 
An improved Ventolin inhaler has been added to PBS

AAP - 01-09-2020

A new and improved Ventolin inhaler with a dosage counter has been added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme. Australian asthma

 
Guidance Articles
Diagnosing asthma in children

Karen Keast - 17-03-2016

While a diagnosis of asthma is important for children, there’s also increasing concerns surrounding overdiagnosis and overtreatment. [subscribe]

Asthma management for health professionals

HealthTimes - 13-11-2015

Over 2 million Australians are currently living with asthma, including 1 in 4 children and 1 in 10 adults. Asthma is one of the top 10 reasons patients visit the doctor and

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