ICRC Headlines From Australia

Call for mass lung disease screening - November 19, 2008
Lung disease costing $9b a year: research - November 12, 2008
Child's sleep linked to adulthood obesity risk - November 5, 2008
New program to target lung disease in indigenous Australians - October 29, 2008
Asthma symptoms decline - October 22, 2008
Anti-smoking campaign fails the mentally ill - October 8, 2008
Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases - September 17, 2008
Anti-smoking ads 'saved 55,000 lives' - August 27, 2008
Smoking during pregnancy bad for next child - August 20, 2008
No link between antibiotics use and asthma in children: study - August 6, 2008
Surprise benefit linked to asthma - July 31, 2008
Inhaled sugar helps clear lungs in cystic fibrosis - July 23, 2008
Eczema treatment in childhood 'prevents asthma later' - July 9, 2008
Fast patient turnover spreads germs in hospitals - June 25, 2008
Australia approves local-made bird flu vaccine - June 18, 2008
Head covering may increase SIDS risk - June 4, 2008
Occupational asthma affects thousands: report - May 28, 2008
Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People with Sleep Apnea - May 21, 2008
Smoking a $300k habit: doctor - May 14, 2008
Asthma attacks worsened by obesity - May 7, 2008
One third of gum disease due to smoking - April 30, 2008
Australia to test Beijing-bound athletes for asthma - April 23, 2008
Pneumonia vaccine may help asthma - April 9, 2008
Emphysema to be third biggest killer - April 2, 2008
Indigenous pneumonia rate the highest in world - March 26, 2008
Curbing indigenous smoking rate critical - March 19, 2008
Eczema, allergies sign of asthma to come - March 11, 2008
Support for graphic smoking images - March 5, 2008
"Friendly" bugs cut respiratory illness in runners - February 20, 2008
Anti-smoking ads work on teens: study - February 13, 2008
Lung cancer surgery improves quality of life - February 6, 2008
Cannabis bigger cancer risk than cigarettes: Study - January 30, 2008
Children who sleep less weigh more - January 2, 2008
Female lung cancer rises by 15 per cent - December 12, 2007
Internet latest battle ground for smoking ads - October 3, 2007
Studies find steroid use in pregnancy mostly safe - September 26, 2007
Falling asthma rates baffle scientists - September 12, 2007
New quit smoking pill to hit market - August 29, 2007
Violence fears over jail move to ban smoking - August 22, 2007
Strong link seen in smoking, age-related blindness - August 15, 2007
Scientist to treat lung cancer with bacteria from roos - August 8, 2007
Car fumes linked to early death - August 1, 2007
SIDS rates fall as infants' sleep positions change - July 25, 2007
Drop in number of flu shots this year - July 18, 2007
Researchers develop 'smart clothes' to monitor heart & respiratory function - July 11, 2007
Small Lung Capacity Ups Inflammation - July 4, 2007
Bat virus found in humans - June 27, 2007
Young kids' snoring may be allergy-related - June 20, 2007
Grim news for reformed smokers-study - June 13, 2007
Children's virus linked to cancer - May 30, 2007
New asthma program launched - May 23, 2007
Vaccine for respiratory Syncytial Virus - May 9, 2007
Study to investigate link between air quality and respiratory health - April 28, 2007
Global warming could cause higher asthma rates - April 11, 2007
Few Asian Smokers Try to Quit - April 4, 2007
Asthma, misunderstood and misdiagnosed - March 28, 2007
Smoking in car 'doubles asthma risk for kids' - March 21, 2007
Asbestos triggers mesothelioma more often in men than women - March 7, 2007
Smoking banned in playgrounds - February 27, 2007
Kids With Asthma Lose Fewer School Days on Leukotriene Antagonist - February 21, 2007
Woman sets iron lung record - February 7, 2007
Australian company applies to make bird flu vaccine - January 31, 2007
Thousands of Birds Drop Dead in Australia - January 17, 2007
Asthmatics tune into breathing - January 10, 2007
New anti-smoking campaign targets kids - December 27, 2006
Fatty diets 'behind rise in asthma' - December 13, 2006
Taping Doctors' Conversations Helps Parents of Newborns in Intensive Care - December 6, 2006
Sweet relief for cystic fibrosis sufferers - November 29, 2006
Lung cancer fundraising lifts off with balloon adventure - May 16, 2006
Teen smoking rates keep dropping – survey - May 15, 2006
Indoor air pollutants linked to asthma - May 10, 2006
What Causes Kids' Chronic Cough? - May 8, 2006
SA backs anti-smoking gangrene ads - May 5, 2006
Asthma treatment guidelines outdated: study - May 4, 2006
Family loses landmark smoking case - May 3, 2006
Dirt pills may help to ease kids’ asthma - April 27, 2006
Genes May Tie Smoking, Drinking - April 24, 2006
Early Exposure to Dust may Protect Against Asthma - April 21, 2006
Cochrane Review Backs Antibiotics for COPD Exacerbations - April 19, 2006
Respiratory illnesses on the increase - April 19, 2006
Preemies may need check-up before air travel - April 18, 2006
Prenatal smoking boosts teen girls' asthma risk - April 11, 2006
Gas, technology 'key to climate change' - April 6, 2006
Fewer Maori smoking - April 6, 2006
Retailing crackdown to deter youth smoking: Cancer Fund - April 3, 2006
Trial may lead to child asthma vaccine - April 3, 2006
Cat-owning kids 'may get less allergies' - March 29, 2006
Diet linked to asthma symptoms - March 28, 2006
Anti-smoking campaigns 'not adequate' - March 27, 2006
Southern NSW asthma, drinking rates higher than average - March 27, 2006
Asthma test out of the box - March 24, 2006
Study finds smoking, appetite link - March 22, 2006
Government 'won't hide cigarettes' - March 16, 2006
Bird flu campaign begins tonight - March 15, 2006
Asthma increases among women and elderly - March 5, 2006
Call for ban on smoking in cars - February 28, 2006
Govt wants anti-smoking products available in supermarkets - February 23, 2006
Bird flu pandemic would spark global downturn - report - February 16, 2006
Asthma Boosts Odds for Other Chronic Health Woes - February 15, 2006
Smokers 'unaware of risks' - February 14, 2006
Smoking still prevalent cause of cancer deaths - February 3, 2006
Asthma Foundation backs call for vehicle emission testing - January 26, 2006
Nighttime Air Mask Eases Sleep Apnea - January 25, 2006
Hormone therapy and weight affect asthma in women - January 24, 2006
Lung Patients Breathe Easier Thanks To New Scheme - January 24, 2006
Last-minute radiation saves lung cancer patients - January 23, 2006
Inhaled saline improves cystic fibrosis lungs - January 18, 2006
Little known disease labelled big danger - January 11, 2006
Big tobacco to fund anti-smoking ads - December 19, 2005
Bedding tied to asthma development in infants - December 14, 2005
Researchers link vitamin D to healthier lungs - December 12, 2005
$185m injection to help combat medical crises - December 12, 2005
Bar takings unchanged year after smokefree law – report - December 8, 2005
Ads prepare patrons for smoking ban - December 6, 2005
Asthma attacks predicted - December 5, 2005
Smoking study says poorest hit hardest - December 5, 2005
Ins and outs of deal on smoking - December 2, 2005
Research to consider anger-asthma link - November 21, 2005
Australia 'on brink of lung disease' - November 16, 2005
Moms: Controlling Asthma Helps Baby - November 9, 2005
Moth spray linked to asthma rise - November 9, 2005
Eating burgers could double asthma risk - November 7, 2005
Essential services 'under threat' from bird flu - November 1, 2005
Quit urges total ban on indoor smoking - October 31, 2005
Regular exercise is good for asthmatics - October 25, 2005
Australia's CSL says dosage key to quick flu vaccine - October 24, 2005
New Zealanders will have easier access to the asthma medicine salmeterol from November 1 - October 20, 2005
Fewer parents smoke near children - October 14, 2005
Tobacco companies 'the problem, not smokers' - October 7, 2005
Children win right to sue tobacco company - October 4, 2005
Asthma research heats up - September 30, 2005
Babies 'at risk' from smoking dads - September 26, 2005
AMA issues asthma warning for Launceston - September 23, 2005
Australian firm to start trials of bird flu vaccine - September 22, 2005
"Dignity" therapy aids dying patients: study - September 22, 2005
Indigenous rates of asthma higher - August 25, 2005
Award recognises asthma sufferers getting on with their lives - August 23, 2005
Chemical 'Key' Found to Virus-Induced Asthma - August 15, 2005
Asthma deaths halved: report - August 12, 2005
Low vitamin C link to asthma - July 27, 2005
Asthma steals years from children - July 21, 2005
Asthma spending focused on children, study finds - July 21, 2005
Smoking bans a headache to enforce, say pubs and clubs - July 20, 2005
Girls, young women 'smoking to get thin' - July 13, 2005
Older age asthma hidden amid public misconceptions - July 5, 2005
World-beating asthma study hopes to save lives - June 24, 2005
Asthma may be linked to teenage behavior problems - June 15, 2005
Blower bag tailors asthma treatment - May 19, 2005
Thousands wrongly treated for asthma: study - May 10, 2005
Breath tests failed due to asthma medication - May 6, 2005
Anti-smoking laws introduced - May 5, 2005
Rogue bacteria blamed for three baby deaths - April 29, 2005
Survey shows support for pub smoking ban - April 28, 2005
World Asthma Day - April 29, 2005
Chubby wheezers may not have asthma - April 27, 2005
First pub prosecuted under smoking law - April 21, 2005
Minister happy with sole-supply despite asthma drug problem - April 14, 2005
Cigarette butt sparks bidding fever - April 12, 2005
Defect discovery may lead to new asthma treatment - April 12, 2005
Nasal Filters Prevent Hay Fever Symptoms - April 4, 2005
Smoking bans in force tomorrow - March 30, 2005
New Zealand conducts research on flu outbreak - March 11, 2005
Obesity Raises Girls’ Risk of Asthma - March 1, 2005
Disadvantaged have higher smoking deaths - February 16, 2005
Cancer council clears air over parent smoking - February 8, 2005
Back to school, back to asthma - January 29, 2005
Parents told to butt out - January 16, 2005
New Medicine For Asthma Sufferers - December 28, 2004
New Zealand Stubs Out Smoking in Bars, Restaurants - December 9, 2004
Definition of asthma attack ‘unclear’ - December 8, 2004
Low dose steroids good for asthma - November 26, 2004

Headlines from Australia/Oceania