Actions for this page Asthma action plans Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Asthma and adults Careful diagnosis of adult onset asthma is important, because the symptoms can be confused with other conditions. Careful diagnosis of adult onset asthma is important, because the symptoms can be confused with other conditions. Asthma and allergens Many people with asthma find their symptoms can worsen when they are exposed to certain allergens like house dust mite, animal dander, pollen and mould. Many people with asthma find their symptoms can worsen when they are exposed to certain allergens like house dust mite, animal dander, pollen and mould. Asthma emergency first aid Asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). Asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). Asthma explained Asthma cannot be cured, but with good management people with asthma can lead normal, active lives. Asthma cannot be cured, but with good management people with asthma can lead normal, active lives. Diagnosing asthma Doctors do not have a single test to diagnose asthma so your doctor must understand your symptoms and eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms Doctors do not have a single test to diagnose asthma so your doctor must understand your symptoms and eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms How to avoid your asthma triggers Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma. Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma. Respiratory system The respiratory system takes up oxygen from the air we breathe and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide. The respiratory system takes up oxygen from the air we breathe and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide. Thunderstorm asthma - Christine McDonald explains (video) Professor McDonald explains thunderstorm asthma Professor McDonald explains thunderstorm asthma Thunderstorm asthma - Mohamed's story (video) Watch Mohamed's story and hear how his hay fever turned to asthma after a thunderstorm asthma event. Watch Mohamed's story and hear how his hay fever turned to asthma after a thunderstorm asthma event. Children and teenagers Asthma - pregnancy and breastfeeding Pregnant women with asthma need to continue to take their asthma medication as it is important to the health of both mother and baby that the mother's asthma is under control. Pregnant women with asthma need to continue to take their asthma medication as it is important to the health of both mother and baby that the mother's asthma is under control. Asthma – school and child care If your child has asthma, the childcare centre or school should have relevant action plans and staff trained to deal with asthma emergencies. If your child has asthma, the childcare centre or school should have relevant action plans and staff trained to deal with asthma emergencies. Asthma and teenagers Asthma affects about one in 10 teenagers in Australia. Asthma affects about one in 10 teenagers in Australia. Asthma in children Understanding asthma triggers for your child can help to reduce the risk of an asthma attack Understanding asthma triggers for your child can help to reduce the risk of an asthma attack Asthma, children and smoking Exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of children developing asthma and provokes more frequent asthma in children with asthma. Exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of children developing asthma and provokes more frequent asthma in children with asthma. Living with asthma Asthma – school and child care If your child has asthma, the childcare centre or school should have relevant action plans and staff trained to deal with asthma emergencies. If your child has asthma, the childcare centre or school should have relevant action plans and staff trained to deal with asthma emergencies. Asthma action plans Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Asthma and food allergies It is important to identify any foods or food chemicals that may trigger your asthma, but this must be done under strict medical supervision. It is important to identify any foods or food chemicals that may trigger your asthma, but this must be done under strict medical supervision. Asthma and smoking Breathing in other people's cigarette smoke can be harmful to a person with asthma, especially a child. Breathing in other people's cigarette smoke can be harmful to a person with asthma, especially a child. Asthma and travel Before taking your trip, visit your doctor to make sure your asthma is under control well before you leave. Before taking your trip, visit your doctor to make sure your asthma is under control well before you leave. Asthma and your workplace Some industries are more likely to affect a person with asthma because of the triggers in the environment. Some industries are more likely to affect a person with asthma because of the triggers in the environment. Asthma-friendly home There are many ways in which you can transform your home into an asthma-friendly environment. There are many ways in which you can transform your home into an asthma-friendly environment. How to avoid your asthma triggers Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma. Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma. Thunderstorm asthma - Christine McDonald explains (video) Professor McDonald explains thunderstorm asthma Professor McDonald explains thunderstorm asthma Thunderstorm asthma - Mohamed's story (video) Watch Mohamed's story and hear how his hay fever turned to asthma after a thunderstorm asthma event. Watch Mohamed's story and hear how his hay fever turned to asthma after a thunderstorm asthma event. Managing asthma Aspergillus Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. It can cause asthma symptoms. Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. It can cause asthma symptoms. Asthma action plans Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Asthma and complementary therapies It is important you discuss your asthma and preferred therapies with both your doctor and complementary therapist. It is important you discuss your asthma and preferred therapies with both your doctor and complementary therapist. Asthma emergency first aid Asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). Asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). Asthma management An asthma action plan can help you take control of your asthma and feel confident managing it. An asthma action plan can help you take control of your asthma and feel confident managing it. Asthma medication Your doctor will prescribe the correct medications that can either help to relieve or prevent the symptoms of asthma. Your doctor will prescribe the correct medications that can either help to relieve or prevent the symptoms of asthma. Hormones – cortisol and corticosteroids Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, immune function and the body's anti-inflammatory processes. Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, immune function and the body's anti-inflammatory processes. How to avoid your asthma triggers Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma. Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma. Thunderstorm asthma - Christine McDonald explains (video) Professor McDonald explains thunderstorm asthma

Professor McDonald explains thunderstorm asthma Thunderstorm asthma - Uday's story (video) Thunderstorm asthma is triggered when there is high amounts of grass pollen in the air. It can result in people wheezing, feeling short of breath, and tight in the chest with coughing. Thunderstorm asthma is triggered when there is high amounts of grass pollen in the air. It can result in people wheezing, feeling short of breath, and tight in the chest with coughing. Thunderstorm asthma - Who is at risk? (video) Watch the video where medical experts, Dr Michael Sutherland and Professor Frank Thien, explain who is at risk of thunderstorm asthma. Watch the video where medical experts, Dr Michael Sutherland and Professor Frank Thien, explain who is at risk of thunderstorm asthma. Thunderstorm asthma After-hours healthcare options For unexpected after-hours medical issues, there are telephone helplines, pharmacies, after-hours medical clinics or doctors who can visit you at home. For unexpected after-hours medical issues, there are telephone helplines, pharmacies, after-hours medical clinics or doctors who can visit you at home. Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires urgent medical attention. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires urgent medical attention. Asthma – school and child care If your child has asthma, the childcare centre or school should have relevant action plans and staff trained to deal with asthma emergencies. If your child has asthma, the childcare centre or school should have relevant action plans and staff trained to deal with asthma emergencies. Asthma action plans Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Asthma and adults Careful diagnosis of adult onset asthma is important, because the symptoms can be confused with other conditions. Careful diagnosis of adult onset asthma is important, because the symptoms can be confused with other conditions. Asthma and allergens Many people with asthma find their symptoms can worsen when they are exposed to certain allergens like house dust mite, animal dander, pollen and mould. Many people with asthma find their symptoms can worsen when they are exposed to certain allergens like house dust mite, animal dander, pollen and mould. Asthma and exercise Asthma triggered by exercise can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity. Asthma triggered by exercise can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity. Asthma and teenagers Asthma affects about one in 10 teenagers in Australia. Asthma affects about one in 10 teenagers in Australia. Asthma and travel Before taking your trip, visit your doctor to make sure your asthma is under control well before you leave. Before taking your trip, visit your doctor to make sure your asthma is under control well before you leave. Asthma emergency first aid Asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). Asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). Asthma explained Asthma cannot be cured, but with good management people with asthma can lead normal, active lives. Asthma cannot be cured, but with good management people with asthma can lead normal, active lives. Asthma management An asthma action plan can help you take control of your asthma and feel confident managing it. An asthma action plan can help you take control of your asthma and feel confident managing it. Asthma medication Your doctor will prescribe the correct medications that can either help to relieve or prevent the symptoms of asthma. Your doctor will prescribe the correct medications that can either help to relieve or prevent the symptoms of asthma. Asthma-friendly home There are many ways in which you can transform your home into an asthma-friendly environment. There are many ways in which you can transform your home into an asthma-friendly environment. Diagnosing asthma Doctors do not have a single test to diagnose asthma so your doctor must understand your symptoms and eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms Doctors do not have a single test to diagnose asthma so your doctor must understand your symptoms and eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms Eczema (atopic dermatitis) Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day. Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day. Hormones – cortisol and corticosteroids Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, immune function and the body's anti-inflammatory processes. Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, immune function and the body's anti-inflammatory processes. How to avoid your asthma triggers Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma. Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma. Immune system explained The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome. The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome. Managing long-term illness and chronic conditions Chronic condition management includes positive lifestyle factors like a healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and social support. Chronic condition management includes positive lifestyle factors like a healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and social support. Medicine information leaflets for consumers A Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) leaflet gives you accurate information about the safety of your medication and how best to take it. A Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) leaflet gives you accurate information about the safety of your medication and how best to take it. Pollen allergies Pollen allergies cause seasonal hay fever and asthma and can be treated with antihistamines, nasal sprays or asthma medication Pollen allergies cause seasonal hay fever and asthma and can be treated with antihistamines, nasal sprays or asthma medication Preparing for a health or medical appointment Get the most out of your consultation by preparing for your health or medical appointment. Get the most out of your consultation by preparing for your health or medical appointment. Respiratory system The respiratory system takes up oxygen from the air we breathe and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide. The respiratory system takes up oxygen from the air we breathe and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide. Talking with your doctor To get the most out of the conversation with your doctor, nurse or other healthcare provider, it is best to be open about providing information and to speak up if you don?t understand. To get the most out of the conversation with your doctor, nurse or other healthcare provider, it is best to be open about providing information and to speak up if you don?t understand. Thunderstorm asthma Find out about thunderstorm asthma warnings, symptoms and treatment. Be ready this grass pollen season. Find out about thunderstorm asthma warnings, symptoms and treatment. Be ready this grass pollen season. Thunderstorm asthma - Christine McDonald explains (video) Professor McDonald explains thunderstorm asthma Professor McDonald explains thunderstorm asthma Thunderstorm asthma - Mohamed's story (video) Watch Mohamed's story and hear how his hay fever turned to asthma after a thunderstorm asthma event. Watch Mohamed's story and hear how his hay fever turned to asthma after a thunderstorm asthma event. Thunderstorm asthma - Uday's story (video) Thunderstorm asthma is triggered when there is high amounts of grass pollen in the air. It can result in people wheezing, feeling short of breath, and tight in the chest with coughing. Thunderstorm asthma is triggered when there is high amounts of grass pollen in the air. It can result in people wheezing, feeling short of breath, and tight in the chest with coughing. Thunderstorm asthma - Who is at risk? (video) Watch the video where medical experts, Dr Michael Sutherland and Professor Frank Thien, explain who is at risk of thunderstorm asthma. Watch the video where medical experts, Dr Michael Sutherland and Professor Frank Thien, explain who is at risk of thunderstorm asthma. Thunderstorm asthma campaign toolkit Download resources and promotional content to help your organisation share thunderstorm asthma preparedness messages. Download resources and promotional content to help your organisation share thunderstorm asthma preparedness messages. Who to call in a crisis Immediate telephone assistance is available for all kinds of emergencies. Immediate telephone assistance is available for all kinds of emergencies. Give feedback about this page