22 Jan 2024
Applications for the NAC/TSANZ Asthma and Airways Career Development Fellowship now open
The Asthma and Airways Career Development Fellowship, jointly funded by the National Asthma Council Australia and the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) supports respiratory health clinicians and research scientists to further their research and contribute to career development.
16 Jan 2024
Kids still battling winter viruses before start to school year
Changes to normal viral patterns have led to children continuing to be diagnosed with winter viruses, such as influenza and RSV, right throughout the summer months and even as they prepare to head back to school.
03 Nov 2023
Extreme grass pollen level forecast across Victoria
Extreme grass pollen level is forecast today across northern Victoria and a state-wide extreme grass pollen forecast is anticipated on Monday 6 November. These conditions are expected to persist through to at least Thursday next week. A high pollen forecast is also predicted today for Canberra.
23 Nov 2023
Supporting the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform for World Lung Day
We’re supporting the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP) to raise awareness for respiratory health. Watch the GAAPP World Lung Day video with 11 global patient advocates coming together to discuss the challenges and solutions for better lung health.
17 Oct 2023
The role of the medical professional in the diagnosis of work-related asthma and holistic patient care
Work-related asthma in Australia The association of respiratory problems in the workplace has been recognised for many centuries. In past times, occupational dust exposure was the main concern leading to fibrosis of the lung.
11 Oct 2023
Plan ahead to keep safe from thunderstorm asthma
Victorians are being reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma by using Victoria’s world-class risk forecasting system this grass pollen season.
25 Sep 2023
World Pharmacists Day 2023
World Pharmacists Day is on Monday 25 September and the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s theme is Pharmacy strengthening health systems.
06 Sep 2023
Hear from the asthma experts this National Asthma Week
Around 2.7 million Australians (11%) have asthma. It is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Australia.
30 Aug 2023
National Asthma Week 1-7 September 2023
National Asthma Week Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Australia. Around 2.7 million Australians (11%) have asthma and it accounted for 2.5% of total disease burden in 2022 and 351 deaths in 2021.