Brett Montgomery, Peter A.B. Wark, Nicholas Zwar, Debbie Rigby
The National Asthma Council Australia has released an update of the Australian Asthma Handbook in September 2025 with new recommendations on airway inflammation testing for the diagnosis of asthma and streamlined prescribing recommendations.
This Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month highlights the importance of recognising interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) as potential precursors to interstitial lung disease. The detection of ILAs is expected to rise following the recent launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia faces evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants, with vaccination and new therapies remaining key to preventing severe disease.
Snoring may signal obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition linked to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, medications, oral devices and surgery, with the aim of improving symptoms, quality of life and long-term cardiovascular health.
Travel is generally safe for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but careful planning can reduce the risks associated with flight and altitude.
