Asthma Resources
Asthma is a serious, long-term condition that affects the airways in the lungs. Approximately one in nine Australians have asthma which is one of the highest rates in the world. The Australian Government considers asthma to be one of its chronic disease health priorities and aims to promote effective asthma care and management incentives such as the Asthma Cycle of Care, GP management plans and team care arrangements.
Asthma Australia has developed a resource library to help health professionals and community members learn about symptom management, referrals, first aid, treatment and asthma in children, pregnancy and older people. The resources include, translated information, an Asthma Action Plan, videos, pamphlets, factsheets and posters.
For more information about asthma, please visit the Asthma Australia website.
Health professionals in Western Sydney have access to Western Sydney HealthPathways, which provides up-to-date clinical information about asthma:
If you don’t have the login details, please contact our HealthPathways team at healthpathways@wentwest.com.au
Webinar: Managing Asthma Patients in General Practice
Pen CS is hosting a webinar to provide GPs and general practice staff information about managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in general practice using computer-assisted translation tools.
Date: Thursday 28 September
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm
7 September 2023