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Asthma in cold weather
Can cold weather trigger asthma? For some people with asthma, the cold and dry autumn and winter air can induce…
Author: Daniel O'Sullivan
Posts by Daniel O'Sullivan
With winter, comes wood fires
With winter comes the use of indoor and outdoor wood fires, hazard reductions burns and an increase in poor air quality, so what does that…
Nicole’s winter asthma story
2019 – The year I spent most of my time indoors. The story of an asthmatic As a primary school…
What you need to know about peak flow and spirometry testing during COVID-19
ACCESSING SPIROMETRY DURING COVID-19 FOR ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS OR MONITORING Spirometry is the main recommended lung function test for the diagnosis…
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Cough Cough, it’s my asthma not COVID-19
Cough Cough, it’s my asthma not COVID-19 People with asthma can have a dry cough and having asthma often comes hand in hand with hay fever, which causes sneezing and…
The importance of using your preventer medication
The importance of using your Preventer medication It is important to take your Preventer every day as prescribed, even if you feel…
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Looking after your mental health with asthma through COVID-19
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. As we battle to flatten the COVID-19 curve and adhere to the guidance…
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Australians urged to get their flu vaccination early
Why you need to get your flu vaccination early Flu is a known trigger of asthma flare-ups and can mean…
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Should you be sending your child to school if they have asthma
According to the Australian Government Department of Health, the risk to children and babies of contracting COVID-19 and the role…
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FAQs Asthma and COVID-19
As of 9 April 2020 For latest Coronavirus and Asthma information please visit our COVID-19 page. Are people with asthma…