A sore throat makes swallowing difficult and painful. Sore throat is common because it is associated with the common cold. Find out what products are available for sore throat.
Respiratory Health
Dry coughs
A dry cough is non-productive and irritating, and sometimes causes a tickly throat. Find out what products are available for a dry cough.
Post-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.
A breath of vitamin D
Researchers may have uncovered a benefit of vitamin D in reducing risk of acute respiratory tract infection.
Whooping cough self-care
Whooping cough is an infection caused by bacteria, is more common in children under 5 years, and can have serious consequences. Find out what products are available for whooping cough.
Chesty 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.
How 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.
Are you a super sneezer?
Sneezing is a normal defence mechanism and new research show that sneezing is much more complex than first thought.
Cystic 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.
Whooping 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.
