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INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES:
Did you know?
FAQs
Fact Sheets & Resources
Translated Resources
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources
Participate in Asthma Research
INFORMATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
ASTHMA in PREGNANCY
Prevalence and Burden
Risks to baby & pregnancy outcomes
Asthma symptoms and management
Management goals
MEDICATIONS
Prenatal recommendations and fertility
Inhaled therapy
Oral corticosteroids (OCS)
Monoclonal antibody therapy
Rhinitis medications
Reflux medications
Beta Blockers
Vaccinations
Vitamin D
Aspirin use for obstetric indications
TREATABLE TRAITS
Pulmonary
Respiratory changes during pregnancy
Dyspnoea
Airway Inflammation
Viral and Bacterial Infections
Extrapulmonary
Anxiety and Depression
Obesity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD / GORD)
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Rhinitis
Hypertension and pre-eclampsia
Vocal cord dysfunction
Risk Factors/Behavioural
Smoking
Self-management education
Written Asthma Action Plans
Adherence
Inhaler technique
Diet and Nutrition
Gestational Weight Gain
Physical Activity & Exercise
MATERNITY CARE
Models of Care
Pre-conception care
The Manchester model of care – United Kingdom
The Hvidovre model of care – Copenhagen, Denmark
The Royal Hospital for Women model of care – Sydney, Australia
John Hunter Hospital – Newcastle, Australia
Culturally safe models of care, Australia
Labour and Birth
Breastfeeding
COVID-19 IMPLICATIONS
Risk and susceptibility in pregnancy
COVID-19 vaccination
Antiviral agents for COVID-19 treatment
Long COVID
AIR QUALITY
Outdoor Air Quality
Outdoor Allergens & Thunderstorm Asthma
Bushfires and asthma
Heat Stress
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Allergens
Occupational irritants
Household aerosols and perfumes
Cigarette smoking
Natural Gas
Resources
For Families:
Did you know?
FAQs
Fact Sheets & Resources
Participate in Asthma Research
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources
Translated Resources
For Healthcare Professionals:
Asthma in Pregnancy
Prevalence and Burden
Risks to baby and pregnancy outcomes
Asthma symptoms and management
Management goals
Medications
Prenatal recommendations and fertility
Inhaled therapy
Oral corticosteroids (OCS)
Monoclonal antibody therapy
Rhinitis medications
Reflux medications
Beta Blockers
Vaccinations
Vitamin D
Aspirin use for obstetric indications
Treatable Traits
Pulmonary
Respiratory changes during pregnancy
Dyspnoea
Airway Inflammation
Viral and Bacterial Infections
Extrapulmonary
Anxiety and Depression
Obesity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD / GORD)
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Rhinitis
Hypertension and pre-eclampsia
Vocal cord dysfunction
Risk Factors/Behavioural
Smoking
Self-management education
Written Asthma Action Plans
Adherence
Inhaler technique
Diet and Nutrition
Gestational Weight Gain
Physical Activity & Exercise
Maternity care
Models of Care
Pre-conception care
The Manchester model of care – United Kingdom
The Hvidovre model of care – Copenhagen, Denmark
The Royal Hospital for Women model of care – Sydney, Australia
John Hunter Hospital – Newcastle, Australia
Culturally safe models of care, Australia
Labour and Birth
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and lung health
Breastfeeding and allergies
Additional considerations for women with asthma
Air Quality
Outdoor Air Quality
Outdoor Allergens & Thunderstorm Asthma
Bushfires and asthma
Heat Stress
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Allergens
Occupational irritants
Household aerosols and perfumes
Cigarette smoking
Natural Gas
COVID-19
Risk and susceptibility in pregnancy
COVID-19 vaccination
Antiviral agents for COVID-19 treatment
Long COVID
Resources
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources for Health Professionals
Resources for Women and Families
Infographics
Videos
Clinical tools and assessments
Guidelines
Webinars
Relevant links
Conjoint Associate Professor
Anne Vertigan
