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The Asthma Foundation brochures
NEW!! Asthma and Aged Care Facility Residents NEW!!!
This NEW brochure includes information outlining simple interventions aimed at improving the management of asthma in the aged care sector.   read more...
My Asthma Booklet
This booklet is aimed at 8-9 year old children, which can also be read to younger children. It provides basic information to help them understand and manage their asthma. The updated 2008 version now contains information regarding Exercised Induced Asthma. It also outlines basic Asthma First Aid procedures.   read more...
A Sporting Chance with Asthma (helpful hints for sport coaches)
In simple question and answer format, this brochure helps to better understand and manage Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA) and how to create a safe environment for people with EIA   read more...
An Introduction to Asthma [A5 size]
This at-a-glance guide provides a straightforward summary on the what, how and why of asthma and medications. Available in 6 languages   read more...
Asthma First Aid [A4 poster]
A bright, attention-grabbing A4 poster that demonstrates what to do in an asthma emergency (the 4-STEP Asthma First Aid Plan)   read more...
Asthma First Aid Plan cards [A5 folded]
A handy card (7cm x 9.5cm folded) providing a quick guide of what to do in an asthma emergency, including how to assess an asthma attack and the 4-STEP Asthma First Aid Plan. Also includes the use and care of a spacer   read more...
Asthma at school for school staff
This brochure offers information to help schools staff better understand and manage students with asthma.   read more...
Asthma in Seniors
This new, easy to read brochure provides practical information for adults with asthma. It explains what asthma is, and how to deal with it, including information on medications.   read more...
Asthma in the Under 5s
A vital guide for parents and carers of young children with asthma, in simple question and answer format. It provides the facts on asthma, what it is and what you can do about it, including medications used for children and care of medication delivery devices   read more...
Asthma in the Workplace (you can do something about it)
Provides the latest information about asthma in the workplace, what causes asthma in the workplace and how to prevent it, plus an overview of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures and guidelines on making your workplace asthma aware   read more...
Asthma Medications and Delivery Devices
This brochure provides more in depth details on asthma medications and delivery devices, to help people understand how different medications and delivery devices work and better manage their asthma   read more...
Asthma: take control, tips for teenagers
This brochure, aimed at teenagers, clearly explains what asthma is, and what you can do about it, in simple question and answer format   read more...
Asthma: The Basic Facts
This is one of our most popular brochures, that clearly explains the what, how and why of asthma. Also includes information on asthma medications in an easy to read format.   read more...
Being Active with Asthma
Activity is an important part of life. This brochure provides information on the benefits of regular activity and answers your questions on how to manage asthma while keeping active   read more...
My Asthma Action Plan
A practical one-page Asthma Action Plan, to be completed in partnership with your doctor, to assist people with asthma to take steps towards better management. It provides written instructions on what to do: (1) when you are well, (2) if asthma worsens and (3) in an emergency   read more...
Partnerships in Asthma Care (between you and your health practitioner)
This brochure explains how you and your health practitioner can work together. It aims to assist people with asthma to take steps towards better management by encouraging open communication with their health care provider. This brochure is also available in other languages.   read more...
Take It Easy Not Wheezy (a handy holiday guide)
An informative booklet providing practical advice on how to prepare for holidays and travel if you have asthma   read more...
The Low Allergen Garden
This updated brochure provides advice on planning and planting a low allergen garden, by avoiding plants and trees that release pollens, and includes a list of asthma 'friendly' plants   read more...
Asthma Information Papers and Brochures
 TitleCategoryLast UpdatedSize (KB) 
Asthma and Air Pollution pdf20/06/2007 208.17 Download
Asthma and Allergy pdf20/06/2007 386.70 Download
Asthma and Complimentary Therapies pdf20/06/2007 257.01 Download
Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood pdf20/06/2007 222.13 Download
Asthma and Infant Bedding pdf20/06/2007 227.40 Download
Asthma and Lung Function Tests pdf20/06/2007 134.97 Download
Asthma and Pain Relievers pdf20/06/2007 157.28 Download
Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life pdf20/06/2007 220.41 Download
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Webpage updated July 2009

 






The Asthma Foundation of Victoria has a number of resources to help you learn about good asthma management. 


While we would like to provide our resources free of charge to everyone, we are unable to do so.  The Asthma Foundation of Victoria will send up to a total of 20 brochures at no cost (you may order any combination that totals 20), but there is a nominal charge for requests over 20 brochures to help cover postage costs (see our Brochures Order Form for more detail). 


  



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