The Asthma and Breathing Research Program

The Asthma and Breathing Research Program Our better breathing research focuses on individuals and includes all conditions related to breathing

Our better breathing research focuses on individuals and includes all conditions related to breathing that impair health and wellbeing. We study asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), vocal cord dysfunction, nose and upper airway disorders, sleep disorders and sleep quality, pleural disease, interstitial lung diseases, airway infections and allergies, and symptom management. Our pro

gram addresses the global disease burden caused by breathing disorders. We take an inclusive approach, addressing the whole respiratory system, including the upper, middle and lower airways and the lungs. Disorders of this system account for a large global burden, including rhinitis, asthma, chronic lung diseases from premature birth and environmental exposures. These breathing conditions cause significant quality of life impairment and are a major cause of hospitalisation and unscheduled healthcare presentations. Breathing conditions are frequently incorrectly diagnosed and treated, leading to reduced treatment response, side effects of ineffective treatments and further erroneous treatments. One in three Australians (over 7 million people) has a chronic condition affecting their breathing (Source – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare). These conditions affect the airways which include the lungs, as well as the passages that transfer air from the mouth and nose into the lungs.

What if there was a future in which people with asthma didn’t need to take so many corticosteroids? Researchers in Newca...
23/05/2024

What if there was a future in which people with asthma didn’t need to take so many corticosteroids? Researchers in Newcastle are working on it! If you have asthma, find out more:
https://treatabletraits.org.au/ttocs-study/

22/05/2024
22/05/2024

Asthma and Breathing researcher, Paola Urroz Guerrero's goal is to get people with chronic respirator disease more active as a way of improving symptoms.

PhD scholarship opportunity! Personalised Medical Nutrition Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Asthma and Overwei...
08/03/2024

PhD scholarship opportunity!

Personalised Medical Nutrition Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Asthma and Overweight or Obesity.
Find out more:

Up to 50% of children and adolescents with asthma are overweight/obese, vs 25% of those without asthma. Excess weight is linked with worse asthma control and a higher chance of asthma attacks. Dietary intervention may be an important strategy to improve asthma control in this group

PhD scholarship available: Treatable Traits for Asthma Management during Pregnancyhttps://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/res...
07/03/2024

PhD scholarship available: Treatable Traits for Asthma Management during Pregnancy

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/research/phd-scholarships/phd-scholarships/treatable-traits-for-asthma-management-during-pregnancy via The University of Newcastle, Australia

Asthma is common in pregnancy; associated with exacerbations and poor outcomes for the baby. This study will prospectively examine the prevalence and clinical relevance of a range of traits, including lung inflammation, common co-morbidities and behavioural factors in this population.

Address

Newcastle, NSW

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Asthma and Breathing Research Program posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to The Asthma and Breathing Research Program:

Share