This section includes articles about common asthma triggers and helpful advice for managing the disease.

ASTHMA
Asthma is a common condition which is increasing in many parts of the world. Good management is the key to controlling the condition. This article gives helpful advice and insight into reducing asthma attacks.

ASTHMA IN CHILDHOOD
This article focuses on some of the important issues,including concerns about medication and allergen avoidance.

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS AND EMPHYSEMA
These conditions often occur in people who are smokers or who have smoked in the past. This article provides a thorough overview of these conditions and various therapies that can help.

HOUSEDUST MITE GUARDS
This article outlines measures to reduce exposure and how specialised covers may help reduce exposure to this common household allergen.

INHALED BRONCHODILATORS
These drugs are used to relieve asthma. This article provides an overview of the medication.

INHALED CORTICOSTERIODS
These medicines are used to help control asthma. This article profiles the drugs in this group and how they should be used.

NEW ASTHMA THERAPIES
This article profiles new asthma treatments and devices currently under investigation. It also discusses the possibility of an asthma vaccine.

PERSISTENT COUGH
This article gives an in depth explanation of the causes and investigation of persisting cough.

PREDNISONE
Prednisone is a corticosteriod used to treat inflammatory conditions like asthma and arthritis. This article provides recommendations on how Prednisone should be used.

SINGULAIR
Singulair is a new asthma medication designed to reduce acute asthma attacks. This article profiles the medication and how it should be used.

SPACER DEVICES FOR ASTHMA INHALERS
Spacers are used to help get more asthma medication into the lungs. They are helpful for both children and adults. This article profiles the devices and how they should be used.