Summer in Australia can be particularly problematic for people with asthma.
The National Asthma Council Australia is urging people with asthma in bush fire zones – or those planning summer holidays in the country – to ensure they have considered their asthma as part of their total summer survival plan.

It’s time to drag out the Chrissie decorations, put up the tree and get into the spirit of the festive season.
But, the National Asthma Council Australia is warning people with asthma to beware of the hidden asthma triggers lurking amongst all that Christmas merriment.

People with lung disease like asthma and copd are at particular risk to develop serious symptoms from both seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine) flu. according to the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) more than half of adults hospitalized with the h1n1 strain of influenza had conditions such as asthma and chronic lung diseases. [...]

Cher Piddock, Lead Asthma Nurse at Asthma UK says: ‘We know that there is a risk for people with asthma that catching the virus could add to existing breathing difficulties they may have, which could then lead to a hospital admission.

Asthma UK’s team of clinical experts is offering important advice on how people with asthma can help protect themselves against swine flu now and into the autumn.
- Make sure you use your preventer inhaler