07 Mar 2024
The National Asthma Council Australia announces two new board members
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) welcomes two new independent directors to the NAC Board – Mr Ben Gargett and Dr Roger Sexton AM.
29 Feb 2024
New supplementary labels for inhalers
The National Asthma Council Australia, in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, has developed supplementary labels to be affixed to inhalers in addition to the dispensing label
09 Feb 2024
Availability of salbutamol nebules - February 2024 update for health professionals 9 Feb 2024
It is anticipated that there will be supply shortage of salbutamol inhalation solution 2.5mg/2.5mL (Ventolin Nebules) from November 2023 to August 2024. This anticipated shortage does not apply to salbutamol inhalation solution 5mg/2.5mL (Ventolin Nebules).
09 Feb 2024
Have your say about your Australian Asthma Handbook
Improve asthma diagnosis and management for you and your patients.
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.
