Breathe Easier

27/10/2023

Here in Australia, we’re currently in the middle of thunderstorm asthma season. Have you ever wondered what thunderstorm asthma is and why it occurs?

Stay tuned over the coming weeks as I take a deep dive into all things thunderstorm asthma!

Do you have a question about Thunderstorm Asthma? Leave it below!

19/09/2023

I’m starting to see lots of fear mongering thunderstorm asthma headlines and I’d love to counter that with information and management tips. Comment below with your questions and I’ll use them to form the basis of an upcoming post.

10/07/2023

So excited to be partnering with PAEDS to bring you this FREE webinar.

Your little one is wheezing and coughing - could this be asthma?

If you have ever wondered this, then join our free webinar with asthma educator, nurse and mum Sarah from

We will cover asthma diagnosis, newly diagnosed asthmatics and asthma first aid for what to do in the case of a asthma attack.

Join via the booking link in our bio to attend the webinar live or if you can’t make the live session you will receive the recorded webinar within 24 hours straight to your inbox.

We partner with experts to being you these informative webinars for free! Because when we say we want to empower you with knowledge we really mean it.

Will we see you there?

30/08/2022

A year ago today, I sewed the seeds which grew into Breathe Easier.

It took a lot of courage to step away from the security of hospital based nursing and I would not be here without the support of my own personal cheer squad who always believed in me. I would never have taken the leap without you all (you know who are!).

I can’t wait to meet and support more families as this journey continues!

04/08/2022

“This might sound like a silly question but…” NO! 🙅🏻‍♀️

I’ve been hearing this a lot lately. There’s no such thing as a silly question! 💡

Your session with me is your time to let all the questions out. 💨

To feel supported and encouraged. 🤗

To address all of your concerns. 📝

So that when it’s over you feel empowered to manage your child’s asthma moving forward. 💪

It’s one of the things I love about my job. 🥰

07/07/2022

Report author says one key driver is rise in respiratory infections due to lack of immunity to common viruses after Covid lockdowns

07/07/2022

It’s never been more important to feel confident to manage your child’s asthma at home.

https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/07/australian-hospital-readmissions-for-children-asthma-at-10-year-high-study-finds

Report author says one key driver is rise in respiratory infections due to lack of immunity to common viruses after Covid lockdowns

11/06/2022

With hospital emergency departments under pressure and at capacity around the country, some states have opened virtual ED’s.

This service connects you to an emergency nurse who will assess and triage you (or your child). You will then be put into a virtual waiting room to see an emergency specialist doctor if required.
The availability and open times vary between states. I couldn’t find any services for WA, NSW, NT or TAS but would love to hear if I’ve missed any.

Links to the various services are below.

Please share with anyone who might find this information useful!

Victoria
https://www.nh.org.au/service/emergency-department/

Queensland
https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/hospitals-services/virtual-ed

South Australia
https://www.wch.sa.gov.au/patients-visitors/emergencies/virtual-urgent-care

12/05/2022

In 2003, this fresh faced new graduate entered the world of nursing with bright eyes, unwavering passion and unbridled enthusiasm. She had always wanted to be a nurse. Walking through hospital doors filled her with excitement for the career to come - she even loved that hospital smell! (Weird but true!)

Never could she have imagined where she would be today - helping families navigate asthma, providing the education and support her own family didn’t have when she was growing up with asthma. Running her own business…

Never in her wildest dreams could she have imagined a global pandemic and its ongoing effects would throw her colleagues deep into the trenches, unable to see through the darkness to remember their own versions of that bright eyed graduate, struggling to find the passion to keep going.

I’m concerned for the future my profession. For the future of my own health in a system struggling to keep its head above water.

Today and always I am so proud to be a nurse. I really hope that those still deep in the trenches have the strength to stick with it. And that there will still be future generations of passionate, bright eyed graduates who love the smell of hospitals and want to embrace a nursing career.

29/04/2022

It’s so good to be back among like minded colleagues learning about all things asthma, research, treatment and management!

Today I attended a thoroughly interesting and enlightening conference here in melbourne at the State of the Art asthma conference by

Check out my stories for some fun facts I learnt today!

30/03/2022

Spacer storage hack!

Did you know most spacers are designed to fit puffers snuggly inside for easy storage and transportation?

🎒 Just open your spacer, pop the puffer inside, close, and throw into school bags, nappy bags and back packs!

⏰ Saves time hunting around in the bottom of bags for one or both!

💋 Tag a friend who might like to know this one!

16/03/2022

Heart full. Receiving testimonials always makes my day. 🥰

10/03/2022

💭 Is your spacer anti-static? What does this mean and why does it matter?

⚡️ Static spacers generate static electricity which means some medication can get stuck to the walls of the spacer. In order to prevent this, they require priming on first use and special cleaning.

💨 Many spacers available now are anti-static. This means that the plastic they are made from does NOT generate static electricity. So they do not require priming or special cleaning. You can even wash them in the dish washer!

09/03/2022

Have your say in the future of asthma research in Australia!

Asthma Australia is looking for parents of young children with asthma and young people themselves aged 12 and above to attend workshops to help guide their future research.

What an amazing opportunity to have your voice heard! Click the link below to register interest.

https://asthma.org.au/participate-in-our-research-prioritisation-workshops

Asthma Australia is leading a new research project to understand the priorities for asthma research. We believe it is important...Read More...

07/03/2022

Happy International Women's Day.

Today is a great opportunity to look at the way asthma effects women and girls in Australia.

These statistics are the same around the world.

We don't yet know exactly why the prevalence of asthma is higher for women than men but scientists believe it could be related to increased oestrogen production.

01/03/2022

Have you heard this tip? Did it work for you?

21/02/2022

☁️ Does someone you love have asthma?

🫁 Do you want to learn more about asthma? What it actually is, why it happens, how the medications work?

💪 Do you want to feel confident to manage every symptom and flare up?

🙋🏻‍♀️ I know how it feels and I’d love to help you!

www.breatheeasier.net

14/02/2022

Who needs Valentines day when I have feedback like this? It brings sunshine to my day.

My job is not to tell you what you're doing wrong, or leave you feeling like you've just sat in a 1 hour lecture.

My job is first to listen, understand and empathise. Once we're both there together understanding your child's full medical history and immersed in your worries and frustrations, thats when the magic happens! That's when the empowerment comes!