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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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Asthma Basics for Children - Asthma Australia

Managing asthma can be really hard and flare-ups can be scary. But we know that good asthma management can mean less asthma flare-ups and hospital visits for you.  

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Common Concerns - Asthma Australia

It’s common to have concerns when living with asthma, especially when your experience lifestyle changes. We answer your concerns on changing asthma medications, pregnancy and allergic reactions.

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Relievers - Asthma Australia

Medicine is a vital part of asthma management. The aim of asthma medicine is to control your symptoms, prevent asthma attacks and improve your lung function.

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Side Effects - Asthma Australia

Medicine is a vital part of asthma management. The aim of asthma medicine is to control your symptoms, prevent asthma attacks and improve your lung function.

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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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Thunderstorm asthma - National Asthma Council Australia

If you are allergic to ryegrass pollen, you need to be taking preventive asthma treatment well before the onset of springtime thunderstorms and the pollen seaso

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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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