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  1. Arthritis and exercise

    Exercise can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis, and improve joint mobility and strength.

  2. Arthritis explained

    People can manage their arthritis using medication, physiotherapy, exercise and self management techniques.

  3. Arthroscopy

    Most people can resume normal activities around three weeks after an arthroscopy.

  4. Aspergillus

    Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. It can cause asthma symptoms.

  5. Assisted reproductive technology – IVF and ICSI

    IVF (in-vitro-fertilization) and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) are assisted reproductive treatment (ART) procedures in which fertilisation of an egg occurs outside the body.

  6. 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.

  7. Asthma action plans

    Every person diagnosed with asthma should have an asthma action plan.

  8. Asthma and adults

    Careful diagnosis of adult onset asthma is important, because the symptoms can be confused with other conditions.

  9. 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.

  10. Asthma and complementary therapies

    It is important you discuss your asthma and preferred therapies with both your doctor and complementary therapist.