What is tuberculosis? A brief video explainer
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily comes in through the respiratory tract.
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Novel coronavirus - COVID-19
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Find out how to protect yourself.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Respiratory HealthPneumonia
Symptoms of pneumonia usually depend on the cause, but common symptoms include cough, chest pain, fever and breathlessness. Young people usually recover quickly, but many people feel tired for several weeks afterwards.
Respiratory HealthHow effective is the flu vaccine this year?
Having the flu vaccine will reduce your chance of catching flu this winter.
Respiratory HealthWill the flu shot protect me from COVID-19?
Flu vaccine won't protect you against coronavirus. They are completely different viruses, and flu vaccine will only protect you against influenza.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Respiratory HealthWhere can I get a flu shot?
Where can you get a flu shot this year?
Respiratory HealthWho is eligible for a free flu shot?
The flu vaccine is free for several groups of people under the National Immunisation Program.
Respiratory HealthWhen’s the best time to have a flu shot?
When is the best time to get vaccinated against the influenza?
Respiratory HealthWho should have the flu vaccination?
Who should have a flu vaccination in 2020?
Respiratory HealthFlu vaccination
In 2020, all Australians should get a flu vaccine as early as possible, as the COVID-19 pandemic converges on our flu season.
Respiratory HealthWhy is washing hands so important?
Washing your hands is the most critically important thing you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Respiratory HealthPost-nasal drip
Post-nasal drip is the feeling of mucus moving down the back of the throat. You may get it if the mucus in your nose and sinuses becomes thicker or increases.
Respiratory HealthA breath of vitamin D
Researchers may have uncovered a benefit of vitamin D in reducing risk of acute respiratory tract infection.
Latest Health News Respiratory HealthChesty coughs
When you have a chesty cough (wet, productive or phlegmy) your chest feels heavy and you may cough up mucus or phlegm. Find out what products are available for a chesty cough.
Respiratory HealthHow will global warming affect the health of city dwellers?
A study looks at the effects of global warming on the health and wellbeing of people living in three of Australia’s capital cities and finds that one city will fare better than the rest.
Latest Health News Respiratory HealthAre you a super sneezer?
Sneezing is a normal defence mechanism and new research show that sneezing is much more complex than first thought.
Latest Health News Respiratory HealthCystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common serious genetic condition in Australia, affecting one in every 2500 babies. Boys and girls are affected equally.
Respiratory HealthWhooping cough overview
Whooping cough is a highly infectious disease that causes sudden attacks of coughing that often end in a high-pitched whooping sound. The cough commonly persists for up to 3 months.
Respiratory HealthEmphysema
In people with emphysema, the walls of the tiny air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become gradually damaged, causing breathing difficulties. Smoking is the main cause of this condition.
Respiratory HealthVideo: Flu awareness
This year by March there have been 6 times more cases of flu than at the same time last year. So how can you protect yourself and what should you do if you get flu?
Latest Health News Respiratory HealthInfluenza treatment
There are treatments to help you feel better when you have flu. Which ones are right for you will depend on your symptoms and whether you are at increased risk of severe disease and complications.
Respiratory HealthInfluenza - the flu
While a cold can make you feel under the weather, it’s not the same as the flu. Having influenza can make you feel miserable and tends to lay you flat for at least a few days, and often for a week or so.
Respiratory HealthCommon cold treatments
Nothing will cure a cold, but there are treatments that can help. Rest, fluids, home remedies and medicines can relieve common cold symptoms and should have you feeling better within a few days.
Respiratory HealthPleurisy: what you need to know
Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, the 2-layer protective membrane around the lungs. Chest pain is the most common symptom.
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