4 April 2024 Volunteer opportunities at Asthma WA. Asthma WA has begun an important piece of work to build and implement a new Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which will help us have…
Asthma WA’s two-day workshop for health professionals, held on Friday 18 and Monday 22 January was a success. Designed to enhance the expertise of health professionals in respiratory health, the event was coordinated by Asthma…
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Asthma WA has joined forces with Binar Futures and St John of God Murdoch Hospital to launch a new health initiative, a two day ‘Health Embassy’, at the January 2024 Albany…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…