Due to the pandemic there is an increased anxiety in our community about coughing in public, which is a common symptom of asthma and COPD. So this edition, we help navigate this challenging scenario, along…
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Coughing can be one of the more obvious and annoying symptoms of asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions, including hay fever. But where previously coughing or using a tissue in public would have been met…
Having a respiratory illness such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be exhausting as it affects so many aspects of a person’s life. In a recent survey of our consumers, almost half…
Article by Dr John Blakey and Dr Alice Crawford, Respiratory Physicians. Over the last couple of years, we have been restricted in our movements because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, with borders opening and restrictions…
Tuesday 3rd May 2022 is World Asthma Day and we’re looking at ways to reduce gaps in asthma care, particularly the use, or misuse, of oral corticosteroid treatments. We’ve partnered with some great respiratory and…
With winter comes colder weather and winter viruses. When someone gets sick in your household, you understandably don’t want it spreading to others. But what are the most effective methods for disinfecting your home? Cleaning…
We all know that getting the right amount of quality sleep is very important for our mental and physical health. However, some people with asthma and other respiratory conditions can find it challenging to get…
For many of our consumers, Shelley is a familiar face, having been with Asthma WA for more than six years as a Respiratory Health Educator. After her recent maternity leave, Shelley is back with us…
Asthma WA’s Bequest Seminar presented by Lavan An exclusive and intimate event Preparing a Will can often be a daunting or confusing process, but it doesn’t need to be. With the right information and guidance,…
With WA seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, many of us are concerned about the potential for COVID-19 to cause serious illness in ourselves or loved ones. Having some way to monitor the severity of…