Dave Hunt was diagnosed with asthma as a child. Throughout his childhood and his teens Dave struggled to manage…
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New Preventer Treatment for People with Severe Asthma
Asthma Australia would like to update you on a new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), so you…
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A Message from Michele Goldman, CEO
As we approach the end of 2022, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of…
My son’s first job triggered his asthma – “It has been scary but with our help he knows what to do”
For many parents or care givers, having your teenager start taking care of their own asthma is a scary…
Breah’s Story: Tina’s account of her daughter’s fatal asthma attack
In February this year the unthinkable happened to my family. My precious daughter Breah, died from an asthma attack…
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Breathing During Exercise Q&A
Regular physical activity is recommended for people with asthma, but it is also a common trigger for asthma symptoms….
Stigma, a hidden burden for people with asthma
This Asthma Week (1-7 September) we’re sharing valuable information about how stigma affects the health of people living with…
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Workplace stigma leaving people with asthma confused about taking sick leave
When Susan* needed time off from her nursing work to deal with her asthma, she was told she was “stupid”…
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“I literally turn away or hide” – Stigma surrounding puffer use is a barrier to better treatment
This Asthma Week, Asthma Australia is confronting the stigmas around common devices used to treat asthma, including puffers and…
6 ways to support a friend/co-worker with asthma
More than 2.7 million people in Australia have asthma – so the odds are that you live, work, study…
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