Australian Asthma Handbook
The National Guidelines for Health Professionals
Australian Asthma Handbook
The National Guidelines for Health Professionals
Recent updates
A range of evidence-based medication and spacer charts designed to go on the wall of the clinic or pharmacy to help health professionals identify and explain the range of options available. First aid charts are also available.
One of the National Asthma Council's most popular education program activities is our Spirometry Training Course for primary health care professionals which is RACGP, ACRRM and CPD certified.
Five information sheets have been designed to be used as a companion to the Australian Asthma Handbook and as a ‘go-to’ summary reference for the diagnosis and management of asthma.
Incorrect technique when using inhaled medicines is very common among patients with asthma or COPD, with recent studies reporting as few as 10% of Australians use the correct technique. Regardless of the type of inhaler device prescribed, patients need individualised, repeated hands-on training in correct inhaler use. Our How-to video library includes demonstrations of correct technique with all the main types of inhalers, as well as spacers and nasal sprays.
A range of evidence-based medication and spacer charts designed to go on the wall of the clinic or pharmacy to help health professionals identify and explain the range of options available. First aid charts are also available.
One of the National Asthma Council's most popular education program activities is our Spirometry Training Course for primary health care professionals which is RACGP, ACRRM and CPD certified.
Five information sheets have been designed to be used as a companion to the Australian Asthma Handbook and as a ‘go-to’ summary reference for the diagnosis and management of asthma.
Incorrect technique when using inhaled medicines is very common among patients with asthma or COPD, with recent studies reporting as few as 10% of Australians use the correct technique. Regardless of the type of inhaler device prescribed, patients need individualised, repeated hands-on training in correct inhaler use. Our How-to video library includes demonstrations of correct technique with all the main types of inhalers, as well as spacers and nasal sprays.