Asthma Update 2020

This session facilitated by the National Asthma Council aims to update health professionals on the importance of using the Australian Asthma Handbook to manage those with asthma in primary care. It provides up to date, evidence-based asthma management information.

This will be the first session in a three part series on asthma management.

• Session one: September 8th 6:00pm-7:00pm -Asthma Update in 2020
• Session two: October 6th 6:00pm-7:00pm- Asthma in Spring- allergies and thunderstorms
• Session three: November 10th 6:00pm-7:00pm- Asthma medications and devices

• Australian Asthma Handbook
• Pathology of asthma
• Triggers, diagnostic & management principles
• Asthma action plans
• Telehealth appointments
• Asthma and COVID 19 guidelines

Learning outcomes:

Learning objectives:

• Define the pathophysiology of asthma
• Identify the steps involved in the diagnosis of asthma, referring to the Australian Asthma Handbook
• Summarise the important information to be included in a written asthma action plan