Asthma

A daily pill can change immune cell memory and reduce allergic reactions like hay fever and thunderstorm asthma, new research shows. A study led by Monash university

At least 5000 cases of respiratory problems resulting from dust storms have been registered in different parts of Iraq, the country's health ministry says.

An epidemic thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued for large swathes of Victoria, with hot weather set to give way to wild winds. Victoria's Department

As wet and wild weather lashes much of eastern Australia, health authorities are warning people to be on alert this thunderstorm asthma season.

Australian researchers have made an "incredible" discovery that could be the key to naturally treating allergic conditions such as asthma and preventing autoimmune

A subtype of asthma in adults may cause higher susceptibility to influenza and could result in dangerous flu mutations. University of Queensland-led animal

A new and improved Ventolin inhaler with a dosage counter has been added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme. Australian asthma

Children aged 5 or under shouldn’t be prescribed combination asthma controllers at all, according to the national asthma guidelines – but reality looks different,

Severe asthmatics can access a pre-filled medicinal device to use at home to help their condition after it was added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

The Morrison government has added a self-administering pen to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, saving patients with severe asthma thousands of dollars.

With sweltering summer temperatures predicted for many parts of Australia the National Asthma Council Australia is warning people with asthma or hay fever to be well prepared.

New data shows a decline in asthma-related deaths among Australian women, but the number of deaths among men from the illness has remained stagnant.

National Asthma Council Australia is busting myths about the condition on Tuesday - World Asthma Day. People over 65 shouldn't mistake

The presence of different strains of grass pollen in the atmosphere can help predict when hay fever and asthma could strike, a study involving a University of Queensland researcher

Even if your asthma is well managed, you are at higher risk of complications if you catch influenza (flu). For example, adults and children with asthma are

Australia's guidelines into asthma management

Forecast thunderstorms across much of NSW have prompted asthma warnings from authorities. A storm front sweeping across NSW could trigger serious

The risk of thunderstorm asthma is "moderate" across much of Victoria with the rating expected to remain in place for much of the state on Friday.

Pollen counters have been turned on across Victoria to help allergy sufferers from falling victim to another fatal thunderstorm asthma event.

Asthma is a concern for South Australian children with the state having the highest rate of hospitalisations in the nation. South Australian