15 Jan 2025

Act now to avoid the ‘back-to-school asthma spike’

Parents and carers of children with asthma are being encouraged to book in an asthma check-up now to avoid the annual February ‘back-to-school asthma spike’

14 Jan 2025

New expert joins Guidelines Committee

The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) is pleased to welcome Ms Adele Berry to the Australian Asthma Handbook Guidelines Committee.

13 Jan 2025

Restock asthma resources for 2025

The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) produces essential asthma management resources for health professionals based on the Australian Asthma Handbook. Resources are free to download from our website and a range is also available to order free of charge.

19 Dec 2024

Don’t ignore asthma as bushfires escalate in Victoria

The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) today issued a warning for residents with asthma, as bushfires across the Grampians National Park area intensified.

22 Nov 2024

Updated chart - Adjusting asthma medications for adults and adolescents

This chart is an essential guide to selecting and adjusting asthma medication for adults and adolescents available in Australia, updated October 2024.

25 Nov 2024

Updated: Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Planner

The Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Planner is a tool to help primary health care professionals develop a treatment plan for patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis.

04 Nov 2024

Extreme Grass Pollen Forecast for Albury Wodonga

Extreme Grass Pollen Forecast for Albury Wodonga

21 Oct 2024

35 years later asthma deaths halved but experts say asthma deaths are preventable

Asthma related deaths have disappointingly returned to pre-pandemic levels according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today by the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC).

04 Oct 2024

Another challenging grass pollen season ahead for Victorians

Victoria is gearing up for another challenging grass pollen season, with predictions indicating that 2024 will be similar to last year’s high pollen levels, posing significant risks for people with hay fever and asthma.