Bushfire smoke from ‘Black Summer’ killed hundreds: Inquiry Resultant air pollution saw a rise in respiratory issues and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Caesarean delivery has low impact on childhood allergic outcomes A study conducted by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found no obvious impact of caesarean delivery on allergic outcomes.
Should tennis players be taking the court in Melbourne? Athletes ‘forced’ to compete in Australian Open qualifiers have complained of dry throats, asthma symptoms and even panic attacks related to the city’s smoke haze.
Worsening air quality likely to result in more GP presentations RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon has told people to consult their GPs if they experience non-life-threatening problems from the smoke.
People experiencing psoriasis and asthma receive PBS relief Patients with urea cycle disorder will also benefit from the new round of listings.
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.