Symptom checker
Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.
Pleural effusion
A pleural effusion is an abnormal build-up of fluid in the space around the lungs. It can be caused by many things, most commonly heart failure, pneumonia and cancer.
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Farmer health is about growing awareness
Farmers’ health challenges include accessing services, respiratory disease and avoiding injury from farm machinery. Learn more this National Farm Safety Week.
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Throat diseases
Links to artciles about throat diseases.
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Avian influenza (bird flu)
Information about avian influenza (bird flu) from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on avian influenza in humans.
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Lung conditions
Learn all about lung conditions and diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, whooping cough and more.
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Allergies
Trusted information about allergy types, as well as allergy testing, anaphylaxis, antihistamines and common related conditions such as asthma and hay fever.
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10 tips to fight the flu – infographic
Flu vaccine and good hygiene are some of the most important ways to help prevent colds and flu. Here's a handy list of tips to fight the flu.
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Asbestosis
This lung disease is caused by asbestos dust, with symptoms (shortness of breath, coughing) usually appearing 10 to 20 years after exposure.
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Kiss My Asthma app
The Kiss My Asthma app is for young people, developed by young people. The app was developed by the University of Sydney with funding from Asthma Australia’s National Research Fund. Learn more here.
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Cold or flu? (infographic)
Can't tell if you've got the cold or the flu? This infographic helps you compare cold and flu symptoms, debunk the most common myths.
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