Asthma WA’s Clinical Nurse Specialist Kate Hipwell was on ABC radio this morning talking about “hay fever.” Did you know hay fever is actually a medical condition known as allergic rhinitis caused by allergy to…
The recent incident involving AFL player Brady Hough, who was a late withdrawal for the West Coast Eagles before the AFL Western Derby match against the Fremantle Dockers, has shone a spotlight on the issue…
The Hon. Mark Butler MP, the Minister for Health, has recently announced the government’s initiative to combat smoking and vaping across Australia. Asthma WA welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement to ban the importation of many…
Asthma WA is visiting Perth Children’s Hospital on World Asthma Day. The visit is part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the condition and provide support to those affected by it.The highlight of…
As winter approaches in Australia, it brings with it the added challenge of smoke from bushfires, cigarettes, and wood-burning heaters. For people with asthma, this can be a double whammy. Smoke can exacerbate asthma symptoms,…
With the return of winter, the peak asthma season is on its way. It is a timely reminder for asthma sufferers to ensure they have all the necessary tools to manage their condition, and one…
Tuesday 2nd May was World Asthma Day. This day is promoted by GINA ( Global Initiative for Asthma) with the theme for 2023 being “Asthma Care for All”.Asthma WA is focused on providing services throughout…
We welcome you to the latest edition of our eNewsletter AirWaves! We hope you will continue to enjoy the new name and all the informative features and articles we share with you bi-monthly with this…
Coming into winter asthma flare-ups can be more common. We’ve made a list of helpful tips for staying well this winter. 1. See your doctor Make an appointment to see your doctor for a review…
The “flu” is a contagious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses, which affects the nose, throat and lungs. It is not the same as the common cold, and may cause a mild to severe illness,…