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24.01.2022 Version 2.1 of the Australian Asthma Handbook features new treatment options for adults and adolescents with mild asthma. Learn more in this guide for GPs from Professor Amanda Barnard, Australian Asthma Handbook Guidelines Committee Chair: https://bit.ly/34Dc5np

24.01.2022 Pollen levels are forecast to hit extreme across Melbourne and parts of Victoria today and tomorrow. Remind your patients to check Melbourne Pollen Count and Forecast for daily updates and read our pollen fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2otKxhF

23.01.2022 High pollen counts are forecast in parts of Victoria this week, including Melbourne. Ensure your patients are aware of the risks to their asthma and allergies and check Melbourne Pollen Count and Forecast for daily updates: https://bit.ly/2B5kqRj

22.01.2022 We have updated our popular Asthma & COPD Medications chart. The chart is a useful educational resource for health professionals to help identify and explain different treatments to asthma patients. As well as including all the latest inhalers available in Australia, the updated version specifies the PBS reimbursement status of each medication as at November 2020.... Download the chart: https://bit.ly/2J2mnoR

21.01.2022 A new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare explores the short-term health impacts of the 2019-20 Australian bushfire season. Marg Gordon, NAC asthma and respiratory educator says "the effects can be ongoing. Read more via The Canberra Times: https://bit.ly/2KFmh7l

21.01.2022 The Australian Government Department of Health has released a range of videos explaining the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and approval process. For any patients who would like vaccine information, point them to the videos here: https://bit.ly/3otfnjE

19.01.2022 The latest ABS data on Australian asthma-related deaths in 2019 indicates an increase from 2018, especially in women whose numbers continue to rise each year. We are reminding health professionals to consult with their asthma patients about the importance of keeping up to date with their asthma management. Read more about the latest statistics here: https://bit.ly/2Kg3mzD

19.01.2022 ABC News reported that the use of a nebuliser is believed to be linked to cases of coronavirus in hotel quarantine: https://ab.co/3d1P6ak This is in line with recommendations from the Australian Asthma Handbook, which states: Do not use nebulisers to administer inhaled medicines, unless unavoidable. For more information, visit the COVID-19 recommendations: https://bit.ly/3rH1YXs

18.01.2022 Good news! You can order hard copies of our Asthma Action Plan and Asthma & COPD Medications chart again. Email [email protected] to place your order. Please note that order limits apply.

16.01.2022 The Victorian Department of Health & Human Services has forecast a high risk of thunderstorm asthma in parts of Victoria today, including the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West districts. Ensure your patients are informed and prepared and stay up-to-date: https://bit.ly/2oAccxT

15.01.2022 Did you know that you can download pages of the Australian Asthma Handbook via our website to use offline or print and use as a hard copy? Visit our website to try it out. https://bit.ly/2CSR9re Please remember to check the website frequently for updates.

13.01.2022 We’ve updated our information paper on ‘Monoclonal antibody therapy for severe asthma’. It includes updated information on existing monoclonal antibody therapies as well as the addition of dupilumab. Health professionals can read the update here: https://bit.ly/2tlNz6X

11.01.2022 We are currently seeking expressions of interest from registered pharmacists to undertake training to deliver education to community pharmacists on Asthma Right Care in 2021. Asthma Right Care is a global social movement focused on improving asthma management. Training will be delivered virtually by National Asthma Council on Saturday 28 November 2020. Find out more and register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3mTmrWi

09.01.2022 NAC Asthma and Respiratory Educator Marg Gordon spoke to RACGP about how GPs can prepare patients with asthma for the school year: https://bit.ly/3cBRmos

08.01.2022 We have released an updated version of our popular patient handbook, My Asthma Guide. Providing practical strategies to help people with asthma and their families, it is available to download for free here: https://bit.ly/2n53tiC

07.01.2022 Have you read our recent summary paper on work-related asthma? This editorial explores our recent position statement with TSANZ - Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand on this common and under-represented preventable occupational lung disease: https://bit.ly/3jKaUXH Download the paper here: https://bit.ly/3kPKDbw

03.01.2022 Dr Lyn Roberts, NAC strategic advisor spoke to The Senior about how asthma-related deaths are on the rise for Australians over 75. Read more: https://bit.ly/35YOv5l

02.01.2022 Have you read the new data we commissioned from ABS on asthma-related deaths in 2019 yet? NAC spokesperson and Respiratory Physician, Dr Jonathan Burdon spoke to The limbic about why women might be adversely affected and how we can prevent overall increases going forward: https://bit.ly/32ZPj81

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