Bronchial asthma and cardiac asthma
Bronchial asthma is another name for asthma. The term ‘bronchial’ is occasionally used to differentiate it from what is sometimes
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, pregnancy and breast feeding
If you have asthma, being pregnant or breast feeding should present no problems, providing you continue to control your asthma
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
Asthma and exercise
Although exercise is a common trigger for asthma symptoms, this does not mean that you should avoid exercise just because