Allergic rhinitis – symptoms, causes and treatment
Allergic rhinitis means inflammation of the lining of the nose that follows an allergic reaction — an overreaction of the
Post-nasal drip
Post-nasal drip describes the feeling of mucus secretions moving down the back of the throat, often causing cough. It’s normal
Hayfever: self-care
General Information See Your Pharmacist or Medical Professional Treatment Tips Treatment Options More Information General Information Hayfever (allergic rhinitis) can
Asthma in children
Asthma is relatively common in children. Although it is a serious medical condition, asthma can be well controlled, allowing your
Asthma in teenagers
Dealing with asthma can be difficult for anybody, and for teenagers it may be accompanied by embarrassment and confusion. Here
Video: New asthma guidelines
Video transcript Asthma affects 2.7 million Australians. If not managed properly asthma can be life threatening. Asthma Council Australia has updated
Asthma and dust mites
A common asthma trigger in Australia is the house dust mite, which has adapted to live by the tens of
Asthma: checklist of common triggers
An asthma ‘trigger’ is anything that brings on or aggravates asthma symptoms. Common asthma triggers can be divided into roughly
Asthma inhalers: how do I use my puffer?
There are a number of different devices for delivering asthma medicine into your lungs. One of the most commonly used
Asthma: can swimming help?
Is swimming a good exercise for people with asthma? Swimming has been recommended in the past as a good form