This app is an educational tool developed by Asthma Australia for healthcare professionals and people with asthma (and their families and carers). It provides easy access to information and resources about asthma, asthma medications, device technique videos, asthma action plans and asthma first aid and clinical guidelines.
Suitable for use in various health care settings including general practice, community health, and hospitals and pharmacies, this app allows you to:
o learn about the anatomy of how we breathe and the signs and symptoms of asthma
o see what different asthma medications look like and learn what they do
o watch videos on how to use asthma medication and devices properly
o assess your current level of asthma control
o view and download an asthma action plan template
o find ongoing asthma support
o learn asthma first aid and what to do in an emergency
o find additional information
About Asthma Australia
Asthma Australia is the national peak body for providing support for those suffering from asthma. As the national body, Asthma Australia works with member foundations in every state and territory to deliver high quality support to asthma suffers and their families/carers. Asthma Australia prioritises working collaboratively to improve the quality of life for people with asthma, reducing the burden of disease and ensuring that people and communities that are hard to reach have priority of access to services.