Sydney choking on smoke from bushfires: What GPs need to know Health warnings have been issued in the face of ‘alarming and dangerous’ levels of air pollution in NSW, with a forecast heatwave likely to exacerbate what is a looming public health issue.
Fat accumulates in airways, contributes to respiratory illness For the first time, researchers have discovered that fatty tissue builds up in the airway walls of people with obesity.
‘All asthma deaths should be preventable’: New checklist for GPs Deaths from asthma have fallen significantly, but the National Asthma Council hopes its new resource will help to reduce numbers even further.
Preparing for asthma season Experts are urging doctors to check patients for asthma and allergic rhinitis ahead of ‘pollen season’.
Australians engaging in ‘high risk’ asthma practices New research reveals wide misuse of over-the-counter reliever puffers, suggesting many patients fail to properly manage their condition.
Helping patients make informed decisions about prostate cancer GPs have a central role in facilitating informed decision making for prostate cancer patients’ treatment options, an expert says.
Old doc, new data: Mild asthma strategies GPs will manage patients with mild asthma almost every day, guided by National Asthma Council recommendations.
Asthma FAQs answered As part of World Asthma Day, the National Asthma Council has provided healthcare professionals with answers to common questions.
Exceptions announced for veterans’ GP-led treatment cycles Totally and permanently incapacitated veterans will be exempt from new treatment cycle requirements due to commence in July.
Shifting areas of need in treatment for alcohol and other drugs Alcohol remains the most common drug for which people seek treatment, but that is declining as treatment for amphetamines and cocaine skyrockets.