Asthma is relatively common in children. Find out about the symptoms, causes, triggers, diagnosis and treatments.
Asthma
Asthma in teenagers
Dealing with asthma can be difficult for anybody, and for teenagers it may be accompanied by embarrassment and confusion.
Video: New asthma guidelines
The National Asthma Council of Australia has released major updates to its guidelines for managing and treating asthma. How do the changes affect people with asthma?
Asthma and dust mites
House dust mites are a common asthma trigger. Find out how dust mite allergy is diagnosed and pick up some tips to help avoid dust mites.
Asthma: checklist of common triggers
See our checklist of common asthma triggers (a trigger is anything that brings on or aggravates asthma symptoms).
Asthma inhalers: how do I use my puffer?
It is important to use your aerosol inhaler or puffer properly, so that you receive the correct dosage of your asthma medicine.
Asthma: can swimming help?
Swimming has been recommended in the past for people with asthma but there is no evidence that swimming improves asthma symptoms. In elite swimmers, repeated exposure to chlorine may contribute to the development of asthma.
Asthma and exercise
Find out about exercise-induced asthma symptoms and get some tips on how to exercise safely when you have asthma.
Video: Asthma – Dr Golly
Asthma is caused by excessive narrowing of the small airways within our lungs, as well as the overproduction of mucus. Let’s jump to the whiteboard and take a look at the lungs – and exactly what happens when asthma decides to attack.
Thunderstorm asthma – things you should know
Following the thunderstorm asthma catastrophe in Melbourne, here are some quick tips about thunderstorm asthma, pollen and other triggers, and how to try to prevent it.
