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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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Mild asthma: practical considerations and a new treatment option - NPS MedicineWise
Navigating treatment options for mild asthma includes practical considerations, shared decision-making and treatment guidelines.
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Medicines for treating asthma
Asthma medicines can be classified as relievers, which work quickly to help with symptoms, and preventers, which help in the long run to reduce airway inflammation. Find out more about asthma medicines.
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Thunderstorm asthma - National Asthma Council Australia
‘Thunderstorm asthma’ is a potent mix of pollens, weather conditions and rain that can trigger severe asthma symptoms.
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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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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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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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