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.

As the winter cold and flu season tightens its grip, the National Asthma Council Australia is concerned that Australians may be incorrectly pointing the finger at milk as the mucus-causing culprit.
“This is a dangerous myth that dates back to the 12th century and it shouldn’t be used as the basis for dietary decisions,” warned National [...]

The National Asthma Council Australia is urging the two million Australians with asthma to remain extremely vigilant and seek an immediate lung function check from their GP following new data from the US which confirms people with an underlying medical condition are at highest risk of complications from swine flu – with more than 40 [...]

New data on bowel cancer screening released today highlights the urgent need to fully implement screening for all Australians over 50, according to Cancer Council Australia.
An analysis of bowel cancers by Biogrid Australia1 shows the current screening program, limited to three age groups, has found double the number of bowel cancers at the most curable [...]