Article provided by Dr John Blakey and Respiratory Physiotherapist Sarah Hug from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Being diagnosed with a lung condition can be a difficult experience. Sometimes people feel they are not given enough information,…
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By Asthma WA Respiratory Health Educator and Senior Respiratory Scientist, Charlene Butler Undiagnosed and misdiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a problem worldwide that can have serious consequences for people experiencing respiratory symptoms. Living…
Article provided by the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Respiratory Team. For people with asthma and COPD, the world of inhalers seems to get increasingly complicated. Adding another medicine may mean learning a new inhaler technique,…
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often need additional support following discharge from hospital. This helps to improve their health outcomes and quality of life, while also decreasing the risk of future unplanned returns…
Fact: Using your inhaler like a perfume spray will not help relieve your asthma or COPD symptoms. Our Respiratory Health Team sees a lot of different interpretations of how a person understands they should use…
Have you heard someone say their child has RSV? Did you have a COVID-19 test but were told you have rhinovirus? Or have you actually caught the real flu? What do they all mean? Our…
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…
Although Western Australia has been in the fortunate position that has seen us spared the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all understandably keen to be vaccinated against this virus. The Australian Government has…
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 conversations continuing about face masks – here are some important facts if you are making or purchasing reusable fabric masks.