Asthma hospital presentations drop, Asthma WA warns ‘Be ready for winter’ Recent figures have shown a drop in presentations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to Western Australian hospitals last year, but on…
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If you have a chronic respiratory condition such as asthma or COPD, Asthma WA strongly recommends both the influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations for 2021. Many people are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. Check your…
Being Patron of many Western Australian not-for-profits brings me great joy and is one of the things I love most about being Governor of WA. It allows me to advocate for organisations, shining a spotlight…
Nobody wants to wear a face mask. They often give an unpleasant feeling as we have to work harder at our breathing. This sensation can be especially difficult for people with asthma or COPD who…
With the start of a new year, we would like to share with you some of the reasons why we are excited for the future, along with some great tips for staying well this year.…
With conversations continuing about face masks – here are some important facts if you are making or purchasing reusable fabric masks.
It has been an interesting few months, to say the least! Like you, we’ve all had to adjust to a rapidly evolving situation and finally, it looks like we are returning to something resembling a…
People throughout Western Australia can now receive increased support for their chronic respiratory conditions through a new free telehealth support service. Asthma WA has been commissioned by WA Primary Health Alliance and WA Country Health…
Do you have mild asthma? Has your doctor prescribed you reliever medication to treat your mild asthma symptoms? From the 1st June 2020 Symbicort Turbuhaler 200/6 and Symbicort Rapihaler 100/3 are now PBS listed for…
UPDATED: 4.30PM WEDNESDAY 3RD MARCH 2020 Asthma WA recommends that people with asthma take precautions when any type of respiratory illness is present in their community. People with asthma are no more likely to contract…