asthma

Children's health 13 Dec 2018

Environmental exposures early in life modify immune response | Finland

The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and societal burdens.

Children's Health 19 Oct 2018

Cord blood clue to respiratory diseases

New research has found children born in the last three months of the year in Melbourne may have a greater risk of developing respiratory diseases.

Children's health 09 May 2017

Novel app to help young people control asthma

A new mobile application (app) launched on World Asthma Day will support young people to manage their asthma and improve their quality of life.

Lungs 28 Feb 2016

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.

Lungs 28 Feb 2016

Asthma

Asthma is a common respiratory condition often caused by allergies. There are many risk factors, tests for diagnosing and medications for treating asthma.

Lungs 24 Feb 2016

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.

Children's health 01 Feb 2016

Asthma: Risk factors, symptoms and assessment: Dr Peter Bremner

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

Children's health 12 Jun 2015

Researchers find link between bacteria in infancy and development of childhood asthma

Bacteria colonising the airways of infants can increase their risk of severe respiratory illness and subsequent childhood asthma, a new study led by researchers at…

Children's health 19 May 2003

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition which causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways and breathing difficulty. It is common in adults and children.