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National Asthma Council Australia

The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) is a not-for-profit organisation working to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with asthma.

As the trusted authority leading the attack against asthma, the NAC sets and disseminates the standards of care through our responsive and evidence-based asthma guidelines, practice tools and resources and renowned education program.

The NAC provides information and advice on managing asthma and allergies for children, adolescents and adults.

This includes how to videos on the use of various asthma medication, how to get an updated asthma action plan, and recognising the signs of a severe asthma attack and access to our First Aid Charts.

The National Asthma Council Australia is a collaboration of four member bodies:

  • Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
  • Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association
  • The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
  • The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Through its Sensitive Choice program, the NAC provides the public with the most up to date information about asthma and allergy management. Their iconic blue butterfly empowers people to make informed choices on what asthma and allergy-aware products and services are available, and to live better with asthma and allergies.

Vision and Mission

As the nation’s trusted authority in asthma management and care, the NAC are leading the attack against asthma to improve Australia’s capabilities in helping people with asthma to breathe well.

How the National Asthma Council Australia can help

  • provide relevant and accurate guidelines and advice
  • shape policy and practice as the responsive and trusted independent asthma authority
  • partner to address inequalities in asthma outcomes
  • cultivate an engaged and active network of contributors
  • maintain sound governance, culture and finances

Information / help lines

Email: nac@nationalasthma.org.au

Programs, apps and tools

Recommended links

Last reviewed: November 2022

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How to use Rapihaler with Spacer - National Asthma Council Australia

Using your inhaler (puffer) properly is important when you have asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). This short clip shows you how to use a

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How to use flutiform with spacer - National Asthma Council Australia

Using your inhaler (puffer) properly is important when you have asthma. This short clip shows you how to use a flutiform inhaler with a spacer. Medications ta

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How to use HandiHaler - National Asthma Council Australia

Using your inhaler (puffer) properly is important when you have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This short video shows you how to use a

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Smoking triggers my asthma and allergies - National Asthma Council Australia

People with asthma have even more reason to avoid smoking than those without asthma. Your lungs are extra sensitive when you have asthma and they are especially

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Mould triggers my asthma and allergies - National Asthma Council Australia

Common allergic triggers of asthma The most common allergic triggers of asthma are house dust-mites, pets, pollen and mould. While allergy avoidance measures h

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Asthma winter checklist - National Asthma Council Australia

Colds and flu can hit hard if you have asthma. In fact, the common cold is behind around 4 out of 5 bad asthma attacks. Make sure your lungs are in the best pos

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Healthy in the heat - National Asthma Council Australia

If you have a respiratory condition such as asthma or hay fever, make sure you are well prepared when the summer temperatures hit their peak.

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How to use Respimat re-usable - National Asthma Council Australia

Using your inhaler properly is important when you have asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). This short clip shows you how to use a Respi

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Healthy eating for asthma - National Asthma Council Australia

Why does your weight matter? Carrying a few extra kilos can make your asthma harder to manage – the more kilos, the harder it gets. Working towards your idea

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Bushfires and asthma - National Asthma Council Australia

Bushfires and asthma first aid

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