Asthma in Athletes: What You Need to Know

Asthma in Athletes: What You Need to Know

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…

Get involved in research for asthma

Get involved in research for asthma

There are research projects taking place in WA right now, looking for participants like you.  Asthma WA works closely with researchers from a variety of organisations, universities and hospitals to support the work they are…

Coughing in times of COVID 

Coughing in times of COVID 

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…

Mental health and respiratory conditions

Mental health and respiratory conditions

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…

Air Travel for People with Respiratory Disease

Air Travel for People with Respiratory Disease

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…

Cleaning the winter germs away

Cleaning the winter germs away

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…

Sleep and respiratory health   

Sleep and respiratory health   

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…

World Asthma Day 2022

World Asthma Day 2022

This World Asthma Day (May 3, 2022) we’re coming together to explore and attempt to solve the gaps in asthma care in our community.  Many of you with asthma may have been prescribed oral corticosteroids…