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01 Jul 2024... These videos will help parents and carers better understand and manage their child's asthma.  They cover essential topics, including: What is Asthma?  Treating Asthma Asthma Action Plan and First Aid Asthma in Preschool Children How to Use a Puffer with a Spacer and Mask How to Use a Puffer with a Spacer How to Use a Turbuhaler How to Use a Rapihaler and Spacer How to Use a Nasal Spray Caring for Your Spacer

01 Jun 2023... Asthma is a common condition caused by the narrowing of the small air passages in the lungs. The narrowing happens when air passages become swollen and inflamed, causing more mucus to be produced. In addition, the muscle bands around the air passages become tighter. These changes make it harder for air to get in and out of the lungs, and cause wheeze, cough and problems with breathing.  This resource advises that with the right treatment and an Asthma Action Plan, most kids can stay active. Daily medicine and avoiding triggers help. Get medical help if symptoms don’t improve or worsen.  

02 Oct 2020... Knowing Asthma First Aid can save a life. A sudden or severe flare-up is also called an asthma attack. An asthma attack can happen to anyone with asthma at any time. Do not wait until asthma symptoms are severe before starting asthma first aid. 

02 Apr 2024... Every person with asthma should have a written asthma action plan. The plan should provide clear information and instructions for managing asthma, including easy-to-read information about medications, symptoms, and danger signs.

01 Oct 2021... A3 poster explaining the 4 steps of Asthma first aid including how to use the puffer.

15 Nov 2023... This translated flyer has quick information on possible risks of asthma if not controlled during pregnancy.

23 May 2023... This bilingual storybook follows Minh’s family journey from their first asthma symptoms to diagnosis and asthma self-management. Codesigned with the Vietnamese-speaking women’s group in Brimbank, it is in English and Vietnamese and aimed at children aged 5 – 9 and their carers.

18 Sep 2025... This translated poster is designed to share key information about thunderstorm asthma in a clear and concise manner.   Thunderstorm asthma events are triggered by a unique combination of weather and high grass pollen levels. While they are uncommon, they can become life-threatening very quickly for those who experience seasonal hay fever and asthma.

This asthma action plan is specifically for patients using the combination medication Symbicort (budesonide and eformoterol) maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART). Note Symbicort is not recommended for use in Australia in children under 12 years.

11 Oct 2023... In this video, you will learn how to be ready for thunderstorm asthma and how you can reduce the chance of being affected by thunderstorm asthma.