Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-colored inhaler (or "puffer"). This kind of "rescue inhaler" brings quick relief ...

“There were 25,500 hospitalizations where the principal diagnosis was asthma in 2020-21, costing an estimated AU$851.7 million (US$549 million) in healthcare expenditure.

Stephen Hughes receives research grant funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Medical Research Future Fund, The Australian Research Council and Asthma Australia.

From symptoms and causes to times it can worsen, here’s all that you need to know about allergic asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory illness that can get triggered by dust, pollens and other ...

A major study of around 260,000 women shows that taking the progesterone-only contraceptive pill can increase asthma attacks in some women. The research, published in ERJ Open Research ...

From street food to coffee and dried fruits, here’s the list of food items one must avoid if they have asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that is marked by wheezing, coughing and ...

These could be signs of asthma, a common condition that affects the lungs. Every year, the world comes together on World Asthma Day, celebrated on the first Tuesday of May. In 2025, this important ...

World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May to raise awareness about asthma, improve care, and support those affected by the condition. It is organised by the Global ...

World Asthma Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) World Asthma Day is observed globally on the first Tuesday of May. This annual event is organized by the Global Initiative ...

Have you ever found yourself reaching for your inhaler more often at night? For many people living with asthma, nights can be unexpectedly rough, even when the day feels fine. With World Asthma ...

In 2025, World Asthma Day falls on May 6 and carries a strong and urgent message: “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL.” This theme, chosen by GINA, reinforces the importance of ...