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- Asthma - pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnant women with asthma need to continue to take their asthma medication as it is important to the health of both mother and baby that the mother's asthma is under control.
- Asthma action plans
Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan.
- Asthma and adults
Careful diagnosis of adult onset asthma is important, because the symptoms can be confused with other conditions.
- Asthma and allergens
Many people with asthma find their symptoms can worsen when they are exposed to certain allergens like house dust mite, animal dander, pollen and mould.
- Asthma and complementary therapies
It is important you discuss your asthma and preferred therapies with both your doctor and complementary therapist.
- Asthma and exercise
Asthma triggered by exercise can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity.
- Asthma and food allergies
It is important to identify any foods or food chemicals that may trigger your asthma, but this must be done under strict medical supervision.
- Asthma and smoking
Breathing in other people's cigarette smoke can be harmful to a person with asthma, especially a child.
- Asthma and teenagers
Asthma affects about one in 10 teenagers in Australia.
- Asthma and thunderstorm asthma (video)
Watch this overview about thunderstorm asthma to be prepared this pollen season