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When to see a doctor about your cold

When to see a doctor about your cold

It’s cold and flu season again, and it’s quite common to have to wait to see a GP. But when is the right time to…

13 Dec 2018

Asthma action plans and what to do in an asthma attack: Dr Peter Bremner

Asthma action plans and what to do in an asthma attack: Dr Peter Bremner

Asthma action plans detail what to do in an asthma attack and when to use medications, including preventers and relievers, to control asthma symptoms.

28 Feb 2016

Asthma treatments and correct inhaler technique: Dr Peter Bremner

Asthma treatments and correct inhaler technique: Dr Peter Bremner

Asthma medications (inhalers) include preventers of asthma symptoms and relievers of asthma attacks. The correct inhaler technique must be used.

24 Feb 2016

Early spring prompts asthma alert

Early spring prompts asthma alert

An early flowering season, a high pollen count rising to very high on Monday, temperatures forecast to rise to 28C…

10 Sep 2013

Asthma Foundation NSW sounds spring  warning

Asthma Foundation NSW sounds spring  warning

Fluctuating temperatures, an early flowering season and predictions of thunderstorms and bushfires by weather experts this year has prompted Asthma…

04 Sep 2013

Are Sydney pollutants driving childhood asthma?

Are Sydney pollutants driving childhood asthma?

The first study of the effects of Sydney’s air pollution on the development of asthma has been carried out at…

31 Mar 2013

Dust Mite Allergen Reduction Study

This study will determine whether use of an in-home test kit results in decreased dust mite allergen levels in homes of children who are sensitive or allergic to dust mites. Dust mite allergens come from dust mites - microscopic spider-like animals that feed on house dust. Dust mites are common anywhere there is dust, such as in carpeting and beds. Some people are allergic to dust mite allergens and may develop asthma from living near them. Official TitleDust Mite Allergen Reduction Study

01 Jan 2013

The Genetics of Environmental Asthma

The Genetics of Environmental Asthma

Purpose In this project, we hypothesize that polymorphisms of genes expressed by the airway epithelia in asthmatics following specific…

01 Jan 2013

A Trial of Immunological Outcomes of Sublingual Immunotherapy for House Dust Mite (D. Pteronyssinus) Allergy

A Trial o Immunological Outcomes of Sublingual Immunotherapy for House Dust Mite (D. Pteronyssinus) Allergy clinical research trials

01 Jan 2013