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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. 

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.

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

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 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 Dec 2018... 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.

01 Dec 2021... A poster with information on how to protect yourself from thunderstorm asthma.

01 Mar 2021... Epidemic thunderstorm asthma events are uncommon and don't occur every year. In southeast Australia, they can happen during the grass pollen season from October through December.  Thunderstorm asthma can affect those with asthma or hay fever, especially people who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever. That's why people with asthma or hay fever need to know about thunderstorm asthma and what they can do to help protect themselves during the grass pollen season.

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.

01 Jul 2019... The videos provide instructions on how to use a spacer to administer asthma medication to children four years and older.

Take this asthma action plan with you when you visit your doctor.  Many written asthma action plans are available, as different action plans suit different people. The asthma action plan chosen should be appropriate for the person's age, educational status, language and culture. 

01 Jul 2019... These videos provide instruction on how to manage an asthma attack following the Kids Asthma First Aid Plan (NAC).

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.      

01 Jul 2020... Information about Asthma symptoms, triggers, medication and devices.

Quick action may help prevent an asthma attack from becoming an asthma emergency.

01 Aug 2018... Find out more about thunderstorm asthma and how it affects people with asthma and hay fever.

Action plan for asthma.

30 May 2023... An Asthma Action Plan is like an instruction manual for your asthma written by your doctor. Everyone with asthma should have an Asthma Action Plan, no matter how old you are or how mild your asthma might feel. It’s your guide on how to manage your asthma and what to do if you do have a flare-up or asthma attack.  Your doctor should always write the plan with you, not for you. This means they ask you about your triggers, your symptoms and what you can do to treat them. The goal of the Asthma Action Plan is to prevent and control asthma symptoms. Even if you know what to do when your asthma flares up, it is very useful to have clear instructions from your doctor written down in an emergency.

01 Jul 2020... Bilingual information on what to tell your doctor, such as Asthma symptoms, triggers, medication and devices.

01 Dec 2022... My Asthma Guide is a handbook designed to help patients understand and manage their asthma. With information and advice based on the best evidence, My Asthma Guide provides practical strategies to help people with asthma and their families.

02 Oct 2018... This resource provides information to help you manage your child’s asthma. The English version of this resource is also available in e-book format through the Apple Books app. To download it, go to the SCHN " The Asthma and Your Child resource " page.

01 Jan 2023... Learn how to properly use and maintain a spacer for asthma management. Using a puffer and spacer combination effectively delivers asthma medication, providing relief comparable to nebulisers commonly used in healthcare settings. Key Points: Combining a puffer with a spacer ensures more medication reaches the lungs, optimising treatment. Hospital treatments may involve more puffs than home treatments. Correct usage of the puffer and spacer is crucial for medication effectiveness. Practice proper technique before need. Understanding spacer care is essential. Spacers are adaptable for use with mouthpieces or facemasks for young children and infants.  

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.

01 Jul 2019... The videos provide instruction on the use of a spacer with a mask attached to administer asthma medication to children 0-4 years.

11 Oct 2023... In this video, you will learn about thunderstorm asthma, what it is and why it happens.

03 Jun 2023... This brochure includes information and services in Melbourne’s Inner West that can help families to understand and manage childhood asthma.

01 Sep 2020... Thunderstorm asthma is asthma triggered by a particular type of thunderstorm when there is high grass pollen in the air (typically between October and the end of December). It can result in wheezing, feeling short of breath, and feeling tight in the chest with coughing. This can be sudden, serious, and even life-threatening.