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Nebuliser use and care - National Asthma Council Australia

A nebuliser is a machine used to change liquid medication into a vapour that you can inhale. It works by pumping pressurised air through the liquid to form a fi

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Asthma in children - Better Health Channel

Understanding asthma triggers for your child can help to reduce the risk of an asthma attack

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Asthma emergency first aid - Better Health Channel

Asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).

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Using your medicines correctly - National Asthma Council Australia

Most asthma medicines are inhaled through the mouth using a handheld device called an inhaler or puffer.

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Thunderstorm asthma - National Asthma Council Australia

If you are allergic to ryegrass pollen, you need to be taking preventive asthma treatment well before the onset of springtime thunderstorms and the pollen seaso

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Using your asthma or COPD inhaler correctly - National Asthma Council Australia

It's easier to learn how to use your inhaler or puffer when someone shows you how.

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First Aid for Asthma Children Under 12 - National Asthma Council Australia

National Asthma Council Australia first aid for asthma charts are designed to be used by people with training in first aid. To follow the instructions, you will

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How to use a metered dose inhaler (puffer) with a space - National Asthma Council Australia

How to use a metered dose inhaler (puffer) with a spacer for children

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Asthma inhaler and medication tips - National Asthma Council Australia

How to stick to your asthma medications Ask your doctor, pharmacist or asthma educator about the role of each of your medications. Ask them for written ins

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Christmas trees and asthma - National Asthma Council Australia

Christmas tree syndrome is the term used when someone has an allergic reaction to a Christmas tree, due to dust, pollen or mould. This is a condition that cause

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