Asthma and exercise
Regular exercise should be a part of any asthma management plan. Sometimes, exercise can trigger a bout of asthma. This is called exercise-induced asthma. This kind of asthma is usually easily controlled. Being active is great for your health and ... [... more]
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Asthma management can be improved
Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways in the lungs. Safe and effective preventer medications for asthma are available for adults and children. But medication will only work if taken as prescribed. Asthma is an inflammatory disease of ... [... more]
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Asthma and your workplace
Some job environments are more likely to trigger an asthma attack. You may have occupational asthma. You may have to change jobs to avoid the trigger for your asthma. Early treatment is crucial. There may be triggers in your workplace that make ... [... more]
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Asthma children and smoking
Parents who smoke put their children at greater risk of developing asthma. Smoking in pregnancy, including passive smoking, increases the risk of asthma. If a child already has the condition, cigarette smoke will provoke more frequent and more ... [... more]
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Asthma and pregnancy
Pregnant women with asthma still need to take their asthma medication. The medication won't harm the developing baby. Uncontrolled asthma poses a much greater risk than asthma medication to the expectant mother and her baby. During pregnancy, ... [... more]
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Asthma and smoking
Asthma is more common in both adults and adolescents who smoke. Cigarette smoke is a trigger for people with asthma, so people with asthma need to avoid smoky places whenever possible. People with asthma have sensitive airways inside their lungs. ... [... more]
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Asthma and young children
Asthma affects many children. Parents of a child with asthma need to know about their child's condition, symptoms and medications. All other carers, such as grandparents and childcare workers, should also be aware of the child's asthma and how to ... [... more]
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Asthma and adults
Asthma can develop when a person is middle-aged or older. This is called adult onset asthma. As people age, their lungs become less efficient. Adult onset asthma can speed up this deterioration of lung functioning. A person who is middle-aged or ... [... more]
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Asthma and food
Food allergies can trigger asthma attacks in some people, although this is rare. Trigger foods may include dairy products, eggs, peanuts, sulphites, monosodium glutamate (MSG), food colourings or royal jelly. A severe food allergy reaction is ... [... more]
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Asthma and travel
A person with asthma can travel interstate or overseas, as long as their asthma is controlled. Planning must include medication, travel insurance, equipment and checking with your doctor. Whether you're taking a holiday or a work trip, you can ... [... more]
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Asthma and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of your baby developing childhood asthma and other allergies. To gain the full benefit, you need to breastfeed for at least the first six months. Breastfeeding your newborn baby for at least the first six months ... [... more]
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Asthma - Better Health Channel.
Asthma is a condition which affects the small air passages (bronchi) of the lungs. During an asthma attack, these passages narrow, reducing the flow of air in and out of the lungs. This may lead to wheezing and coughing. Asthma triggers include ... [... more]
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