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01 Aug 2018... Find out more about thunderstorm asthma and how it affects people with asthma and hay fever.

02 Oct 2018... This resource pack provides information to help you manage your child’s asthma. The English version of this booklet is also available in e-book format through the Apple Books app. To download it, go to the SCHN " The Asthma and Your Child resource " page.

30 May 2023... An Asthma Action Plan is like an instruction manual for your asthma written by your doctor. Everyone with asthma should have an Asthma Action Plan, no matter how old you are or how mild your asthma might feel. It’s your guide on how to manage your asthma and what to do if you do have a flare-up or asthma attack.  Your doctor should always write the plan with you, not for you. This means they ask you about your triggers, your symptoms and what you can do to treat them. The goal of the Asthma Action Plan is to prevent and control asthma symptoms. Even if you know what to do when your asthma flares up, it is very useful to have clear instructions from your doctor written down in an emergency.

11 Oct 2023... In this video, you will learn about thunderstorm asthma, what it is and why it happens.

01 Jul 2020... Bilingual information on what to tell your doctor, such as Asthma symptoms, triggers, medication and devices.

16 Jun 2020... This illustrated and translated community resource is about what you should know about asthma. It has bilingual information on what asthma is, its symptoms, triggers, how to find out if you have asthma and whether you have good control of it. It also has helpful information on asthma medicines, asthma action plan, how you can help someone with asthma and where to get help.

This asthma action plan is specifically for patients using the combination medication Symbicort (budesonide and eformoterol) maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART). Note Symbicort is not recommended for use in Australia in children under 12 years.

01 Jan 2023... Learn how to properly use and maintain a spacer for asthma management. Using a puffer and spacer combination effectively delivers asthma medication, providing relief comparable to nebulisers commonly used in healthcare settings. Key Points: Combining a puffer with a spacer ensures more medication reaches the lungs, optimising treatment. Hospital treatments may involve more puffs than home treatments. Correct usage of the puffer and spacer is crucial for medication effectiveness. Practice proper technique before need. Understanding spacer care is essential. Spacers are adaptable for use with mouthpieces or facemasks for young children and infants.  

01 Jul 2019... The videos provide instruction on the use of a spacer with a mask attached to administer asthma medication to children 0-4 years.

29 Sep 2023... Asthma is the most common medical condition during pregnancy. Unfortunately, if asthma is not well controlled during pregnancy, it can lead to other health problems for both mother and baby. This translated fact sheet has provides information on risks of asthma during pregnancy, how you can look after yourself to minimise these risks, what medications are safe, and other important topics.