Asthma stigma a barrier to treatment

1 in 9 Australians live with asthma. Despite its ubiquity, more than a quarter of asthma sufferers say they feel uncomfortable using their puffer in public and half feel their workplace does not view asthma as a valid reason to take sick leave or are unsure. Asthma Australia General Manager Nigel Cooper spoke with Hear and There presenter Nathan Reynolds

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BEST MEDICINE

BEST MEDICINE -today 6/9/22 – Disability/ability, jobs & tourism; new NAC & NACE; plus Asthma concerns. Please join me, Gaytana   ALSO: the AMA Vic is asking us to wear a mask to protect ourselves & OTHERS. Looking out for each other – that’s what community does.

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A personal story from Jim Magee

Cr Jim Magee

Jim Magee takes off his Mayor’s hat for a few minutes to talk about a health scare and his gratitude to the health professionals and frontline workers who responded. Jim also gives his personal view on how to “fix the health system”. After that, it’s back to our regular segment with Jim as Mayor of the City of Glen Eira.

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BEST MEDICINE -today  7/4/20 – Chris Barnes Psychologist from the Gidget Foundation then Siobhan Brophy CEO of the National Asthma Foundation. Please join me, Gaytana

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BEST MEDICINE

BEST MEDICINE – today – Asthma statistics, information and men;Walk for Prems (from Life’s Little Treasures Foundation); and Bill Dooley, exercise scientist – muscle and bone health. Please join me, Gaytana

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BEST MEDICINE

BEST MEDICINE – today – Talking about Epilepsy with Carol Ireland and later new National Asthma Guidelines; and more. Please join me, Gaytana

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