Description
Condition marked by breathing difficulty, where expelling air from lungs becomes
impeded by muscle spasms in the airways. The spasms which are caused by inflammatory
processes, are probably triggered by allergies. The spasms narrow the airways, which then
become further restricted by mucous. About 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 4 children in Australia
have asthma. |
Information
& Support
Asthma Victoria site provides information
sheets and contact details.
National Asthma Council Australia
Awareness and information site about asthma. Fact sheets and
links to organisations and services. |
