Hi there, I just had a severe attack due to the hot weather I believe and went to the emergency as my chest was tight for 2 days and i was very weak. I went in and they used there nebulizer which helps alot. I am on the mend but still recovering so a big thanks to the Alfred Emergency but not having private health insurance ment I had to wait at least 2 hours while a person with sunburn walked straight though. Also cigarette smoke sparks off my Asthma severely so watch out for that. Also anyone get funny feeings in there arm after using alot of there Ventolin?

Hi Ramesh,

Sorry to hear you have had a rough time. Reliever medication and a spacer it is important to have on hand at all times, and may help next time your chest feels tight. For more information, contact us at the Asthma Foundation on advice@asthma.org.au, or see our facebook page for useful tips.

As a long time Asthma sufferer I am struggling this season with awful hayfever.
I am mindful that not taking care of the the symptoms sees me weakened and heading into Winter with less resistance against cold or flu. I am trying to find a comprehensive list of Australian plants that set off hayfever. There are plenty of lists available for allergy friendly gardens but few that show images of the ones to avoid. Are you able to assist?

Hi Julie,

I would recommend that you have a look at our 'Low Allergen Garden' brochure that contains useful information. Click on the 'Resources' tab on the top of this page (underneath our telephone number) and follow the links to our brochures available online. Another alternative is the 'Asthma and Allergy Friendly Gardens' published by the Asthma Foundation of NSW and available at (http://www.asthmafoundation.org.au/uploadedFiles/Content/About_Asthma/Resources/AsthmaFriendlyGarden_brochure_lowres.pdf). If the brochures do not contain the images you are after I would suggest using an Australian gardening website for more pictures.

Feel free to contact us at the Asthma Foundation of Victoria via advice@asthma.org.au or call our toll-free number 1800 645 130

I hate thunderstorms and often am effected by sudden temperature changes, My asthma is controlled by a prevent puffer and a treatment puffer I often get cold easily due to sudden weather fluctuations too.I wear Industrial ear muffs during a storm or it often drive me nuts!!!

Dear Snuffles,

There have many people affected more seriously with their asthma and hayfever this Spring and Summer due to the thunderstorms and recent weather changes. The Asthma Foundation of NSW have a very good brochure on Thunderstorm Asthma, please have a read - http://www.asthmafoundation.org.au/uploadedFiles/Content/About_Asthma/Resources/Asthma%20and%20Thunderstorms%20Brochure_lowres.pdf

Regards, Emma Dunstan
The Asthma Foundation of Victoria.

Hello I have gone done with huge cold, tight chest and wheezing and sore ears ....I have seen GP who knows my history well. My Ventolin dosage has been increased and controller puffer I take twice a day and antibiotics to top it off.

Never felt so haggered, as taking a breath is painful at times.