1800 ASTHMA
OF ALL AUSTRALIANS WITH ASTHMA, RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT IN AT LEAST 45%, THEIR CONDITION IS UNCONTROLLED. THIS PLACES UNNECESSARY STRAIN…
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: COST OF MEDICATIONS PROJECT
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How much do you know about The COACH Program?
How much do you know about The COACH Program? ‘confidential free health coaching service, for people with asthma.’ During the…
Meet an Asthma Educator/Coach
I joined Asthma Australia as I have always enjoyed the realm of preventative health – keeping people well, managing their…
Living with COPD
1 in 7 people over 40 have COPD, I am one of them… My name is Patricia and I have…
The rising tide of chronic disease
In Australia, 12 million people have chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, asthma and mental illness. Many have more…
An ordinary woman and an extraordinary adventure
Hello, my name is Julia and I am an asthmatic, I say that with a smile on my face because…
Laura Pins Hope to Asthma
Laura Brenner (24), also known as Pinup Doll Australia national finalist Miss Laura Jean, has been supporting Asthma Australia and is now a national finalist for Pinup Doll…
Understanding chronic disease in culturally diverse communities
When people think of Asthma Australia, they recall us for the work we do in our COACH Program and 1800…
Grass Pollen Impacts Thunderstorm Asthma
In a previous article we talked about Thunderstorm Asthma, what it is and how you can best prepare for the effects. Whilst epidemic Thunderstorm Asthma doesn’t happen often, from October…
Thunderstorm asthma is serious
It’s Asthma Week (1-7 September), and Asthma Australia is here to help Australians with asthma and hay fever through the pollen season….