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Asthma and COPD labels under review
6minutes Defining a patient's symptoms with broad labels such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an outdated approach, argue respiratory experts in a peer-reviewed paper. Writing in the European Respiratory Journal, Professor Alvar … |
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Asthma link for antibiotic use during pregnancy
6minutes Antibiotic use at any time during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma in young children, new research shows. A Danish study involving 411 children born to mothers with a history of asthma showed an almost two-fold increased risk of asthma … |
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Bedside airflow device effective in allergic asthma
6minutes A bedside cooled airflow device that displaces allergens from the “breathing space” during sleep may benefit patients with allergic asthma, UK researchers have shown. While many allergen avoidance strategies have … Breathe Easier With Asthma While You Sleep |
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Plane trees not to blame for hayfever
6minutes Ryegrass pollen was twice as likely to cause allergic sensitisation, a study (link) in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (online Sept 14) has found. To view full articles and make the most of 6minutes, you need to be logged in and a registered … TCAAIH Health – The Center For Asthma, Allergy, Immunology & Hormone Health |
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Obesity a key determinant of asthma symptoms
6minutes Obesity is a key determinant of asthma control, independent of other factors such as airways inflammation and lung mechanics, Australian researchers have shown. Patients with asthma who are obese may benefit from … |
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Aggressive allergy treatment for asthma remission
6minutes Targeting allergic conditions in children with “aggressive treatment” could prevent them from still having asthma by middle age, a new study suggests. Using data gathered over 40 years, researchers in Victoria found … |
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Viral-induced asthma halted by inhaled steroid reliever
6minutes The number of cold-related asthma exacerbations may be halved if an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator inhaler is used for relief as well as maintenance therapy, Australian research suggests. … |
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Regular spirometry improves asthma control
6minutes Giving patients regular spirometry in general practice “significantly” improves asthma control, an Australian study suggests. In the first randomised controlled trial to investigate the impact of regular spirometry and … |
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Asthma patients going herbal
6minutes More than one in three women with asthma turn to alternative therapists such as naturopaths and herbalists after conventional care fails to adequately address their healthcare needs, a 10 year study from Newcastle … |
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Asthma Action Plan Australia and Online Survey
The National Asthma Council Australia is currently in the process of updating our existing asthma action plan.
To assist us in fulfilling our commitment to create a practical resource that is simple for health professionals to use and for patients to follow, we would like to have your thoughts on the proposed new action plan.
From the The National Asthma Council Australia website:
An integral part of asthma management is the development of a Written Asthma Action Plan by the person with asthma and/or their carer together with their doctor. An asthma action plan helps the person with asthma and/or their carer recognise worsening asthma and gives clear instructions on what to do in response.
Once completed, print copies of the new action plan will available for order via the NAC website.
We will also have it available for download in colour or a black and white version for easy printing.
We would appreciate you taking the time to review the draft and provide your feedback via our online survey (Note: a full size image is available to view on the survey page).
If you are a GP or other health professional, please complete the questions here.
If you are a person with asthma or the parent/carer of someone with asthma, please complete the questions here.