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RSV in Older Adults with Asthma
RSV is a common and highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in older adults and people…
Author: Daniel O'Sullivan
Posts by Daniel O'Sullivan
It’s not ‘just’ asthma. Asthma can be deadly. One death is one too many.
Many people think asthma is ‘just’ a wheezy cough…But asthma is serious. In fact, one person dies from asthma every day in Australia. Asthma should…
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New treatment approaches and research discoveries are emerging in asthma care and they’re set to make a real difference
In March, Asthma Australia was on the ground at two major health conferences, the Thoracic Society of Australia and…
Asthma Australia PHD Scholarship Awarded
At Asthma Australia, we’re committed to backing great research and the people behind it. Many projects we’ve seed funded have…
Asthma And Osteoporosis Risk
Asthma and osteoporosis are two common health issues for women, yet many people don’t realise how closely they are…
Kym ended up in intensive care with asthma, after being triggered by a virus
“I think people often underestimate their asthma, so I joined the Asthma Australia Consumer Advisory Council to make asthma education a…
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There’s a new kid on the block in asthma care
Many people in Queensland with asthma can now get fast and easy care at their local community pharmacy. This is…
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Gillian Has Seen 75 years of Asthma Advancement
Gillian was born in 1950, when people didn’t know as much about asthma or how to treat it. She was diagnosed…
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The Hidden Emotional Toll of Asthma
“I went on autopilot. I just did what needed to be done and then it just hits you later.” —…
Meg’s life changed after a single call to the 1800 ASTHMA information line.
Do you recall the days when asthma was a whispered fear? Lurking in the shadows… never knowing when it…
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