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The Asthma Foundation of Western Australia

The Asthma Foundation of WA is a community based, non-profit organisation dedicated to the alleviation of asthma as a cause of morbidity and mortality in our community.

News

 08/02/2010 - The Asthma Foundation of WA would like to sincerely thank Steven Okely for his fundraising efforts!


 28/01/2010 - Australian Government funds two new asthma programs


 19/01/2010 - New CEO and a new era for asthma in Western Australia


 21/12/2009 - Asthma Foundation of WA selected as an Official Aligned Charity of the Perth 2011 ISAF World Sailing Championships


 18/12/2009 - Jack's spiral of money for asthma Awareness!


 13/11/2009 - Perth business people tee off to help asthma


Christmas comes early to the Asthma Foundation of WA

The Asthma Foundation of WA had cause to celebrate an early Christmas last year when the Premier, the Hon Colin Barnett MLA, approved a recommendation from the Lotterywest Board for an Information Technology and website redevelopment grant of $366,000.

This grant will allow the Foundation to continue to enhance its excellent level of service throughout the coming years as well as develop an exciting, interactive web portal for people in the Western Australian community who are affected by asthma.

The Asthma Foundation of WA thanks the Premier and Lotterywest for their outstanding support.


Health Information

Asthma and Holidays

Summer is a wonderful and hopefully relaxing time of the year in Australia when many of us venture off on holidays. But be aware – asthma doesn't always take a holiday! It is important to be vigilant with your asthma throughout the year.

Before heading off take the time to make sure you asthma is well-controlled and you have a plan in place:

  • Visit your doctor 2-3 weeks before leaving
  • Have a written Asthma Action Plan
  • Continue all your medications, especially preventers
  • Take enough medication to last the whole trip
  • Contact the airline to discuss carry-on luggage such as your medications and nebuliser or use of nebuliser onboard the plane
  • Take an asthma emergency kit with reliever puffer (and spacer)
  • Divide your medication between your hand luggage and suitcase
  • Choose a holiday that suits your asthma (be aware of triggers)
  • Know what to do if your asthma gets worse
  • Know where to go for medical help (local hospital/doctor)

If you have any questions about your asthma, please call us on 9289 3600.

Events and Campaigns

The HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma is made possible thanks to an outstanding crew of over 350 volunteers! If you would like to be part of this iconic event, click here!

The Asthma Foundation of WA and HBF are giving you a reason to run ...

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