How to treat an Asthma Attack Extreme weather events, such as dust storms, thunderstorms or air pollution can cause a sudden flare up of symptoms in asthma sufferers, and may even trigger asthma attacks in people who have previously only had mild hay fever or allergies. In these weather conditions, large [...]
Do I have Asthma? How is it diagnosed? symptoms diagnosis treatment What is asthma? The airways (tubes) that take air from your throat to your lungs are surrounded by tiny muscles. These muscles are involuntary - you have no control over them. When they contract (squeeze), the airways become [...]
Thunderstorm Asthma- learning from the past & preparing for next time What Happened in Melbourne back in November 2016? 9 people lost their lives, hundreds of people were hospitalised and thousands of people were affected by breathing problems due to thunderstorm asthma. Medical services were overwhelmed by an unexpected surge in sudden-onset attacks of [...]
