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Vaping

Vaping can cause harm to your health. There are laws in place about buying vapes and where you can use them. Learn more.

How to talk to your kids about vaping

1 in 5 people aged 18–24 years (non-smokers) have tried vapes. Learn the facts about vaping and how to talk to your kids it.

Quitting vaping: the health reasons why you should give up vaping

Thinking of quitting vaping? Having a reason can make it easier. Improving your health is a common motive. Here’s how quitting can boost your health.

Quitting smoking and vaping

Quitting smoking and vaping will improve your health and reduce any health risks, such as cancer. Learn about the different methods like NRT.

Smoking and vaping during pregnancy

Find out how smoking and vaping can affect your fertility and pregnancy. Quitting smoking will give your baby the best start in life.

Passive smoking and vaping

Passive smoke and vapour can damage your health if you breathe it in, especially for babies, children and pregnant women. Learn about the risks.

My QuitBuddy app

Medicines to treat nicotine dependence

Learn how over the counter and prescription medicines, along with professional quit smoking services, can help you to quit smoking.

Addiction withdrawal

You may have withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit alcohol, drugs, smoking or vaping. Read more about quitting or withdrawing from a substance.

Cannabis (marijuana)

Marijuana (cannabis) is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in Australia. You can find out more about marijuana and how it impacts users here.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver disease. Learn more about AATD symptoms and treatments.

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is when your airway partly or completely blocks while you are asleep. Read about OSA symptoms and treatments here.

Coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as 'coronary artery disease', causes angina and heart attacks. Learn how to reduce your risk of CHD.

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) has similar symptoms to a stroke but usually lasts less than an hour. Urgent medical attention is critical.

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Learn about the causes and symptoms of, and treatments for, this serious disease.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

Bacterial vaginosis can cause watery, fishy-smelling vaginal discharge. Treatment for BV is available so it's a good idea to get checked by a doctor.

Scleroderma

Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition. Learn more about the types of scleroderma and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for scleroderma.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is an early form of gum disease. If untreated it can progress to periodontitis. Learn more about the signs and treatment of gingivitis.

Vascular dementia

Vascular dementia is caused by problems with the blood supply to the brain. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of vascular dementia.

Silicosis

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. Find out how to reduce your risk and what can be done to manage silicosis.

Urinary system

Your urinary system removes waste from your blood and makes and stores urine. It includes your kidneys and bladder. Learn how to keep it healthy.

Faecal incontinence

Faecal incontinence is when you have trouble controlling your bowel. Find out about the symptoms, causes, self-care and other treatments.

Incontinence – an overview

Find out about incontinence, the different types and what can cause it. Talk to your doctor if you have trouble controlling your bladder or bowel.

Chest infection

Chest infections are common in people of all ages. Find out more about what causes chest infections, their symptoms and treatments.

Pleurisy

Pleurisy is when the lining of your lungs becomes inflamed. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments for pleurisy, and when to see your doctor.

Pleural effusion

A pleural effusion is a build-up of fluid in the space around your lungs. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatment for pleural effusion.

Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis symptoms are ongoing wet cough and repeated chest infections. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment for bronchiectasis.

Pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Learn about lifestyle changes that can stop you getting type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that affects people with diabetes. Read about the symptoms and treatments for diabetic neuropathy.

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in babies that affects their breathing. Urgent treatment can be needed. Find out when to call for help.

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Search results for: "Vaping"

Life stage

Vaping

How to talk to your kids about vaping

Quitting vaping: the health reasons why you should give up vaping

Quitting smoking and vaping

Smoking and vaping during pregnancy

Passive smoking and vaping

My QuitBuddy app

Medicines to treat nicotine dependence

Addiction withdrawal

Cannabis (marijuana)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

Coronary heart disease

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Lung cancer

Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

Scleroderma

Gingivitis

Vascular dementia

Silicosis

Urinary system

Faecal incontinence

Incontinence – an overview

Chest infection

Pleurisy

Pleural effusion

Bronchiectasis

Pre-diabetes

Diabetic neuropathy

Bronchiolitis

Life stage

Vaping

How to talk to your kids about vaping

Quitting vaping: the health reasons why you should give up vaping

Quitting smoking and vaping

Smoking and vaping during pregnancy

Passive smoking and vaping

My QuitBuddy app

Medicines to treat nicotine dependence

Addiction withdrawal

Cannabis (marijuana)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

Coronary heart disease

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Lung cancer

Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

Scleroderma

Gingivitis

Vascular dementia

Silicosis

Urinary system

Faecal incontinence

Incontinence – an overview

Chest infection

Pleurisy

Pleural effusion

Bronchiectasis

Pre-diabetes

Diabetic neuropathy

Bronchiolitis

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