90% of Asthma Suffers at Risk

Prof Douglass speaking at the inquest on thuderstorm asthma event on November 2016, pointed out that all 10 victims had been diagnosed with asthma at some point. 

Nicole Tyquin, senior brand manager at Endeavour, said that the findings were “alarming” and in line with recent research that showed 90% of Australians with asthma are at risk due to incorrect medication usage, and only 30% have an asthma action plan.

“Despite being one of the most common medical conditions in the country, most Australians aren’t managing their asthma properly,” she said.

“As health professionals, pharmacists and doctors can help buck this trend by educating their patients on asthma risk factors such as thunderstorms and engaging them in the active management of their condition.”

She encouraged patients and health professionals to discuss spacers as well as asthma action plans, as these can increase the amount of medication delivered to the lungs by up to 60% and reduce the amount of it collecting at the back of the throat.

“Doctors and pharmacists play a vital role in the effective management of asthma, including recommending appropriate products to support the treatment and management of symptoms,” Ms Tyquin said.

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Source: extract from ajp.com.au/news/thunderstorm-asthma-showed-what-pharmacy-does/, viiewed 28 June 2018