Asthma, allergies and respiratory diseases

Asthma
 
Asthma is a highly complex disease and has been increasing in the western world in recent decades.
In Australia, more than two million people suffer with this chronic condition.
For the past 15 years, our world-leading scientists have been tracking the early pathways that lead to asthma and allergy.
The Institute also runs a major research program in cystic fibrosis which affects about one in every 2000 babies born in Australia.  Our investigations are focussed on preventing early lung damage.
 
AREST CF is dedicated to improving the respiratory health and outcomes in children with cystic fibrosis. Read more>>
 
Allergies continue to cause concern for many parents. We are investigating some of the most common allergies affecting children today - house dust mite and cats. Read more>>
 
Our research into children's environmental health is aimed at understanding the mechanisms underlying the development of diseases of environmental origin, with special emphasis on respiratory disease.  Read more>>
 
We are leading development of an asthma vaccine in a world-first international trial. Read more >>
  
Our Childhood Asthma Study has been following children for 10 years, collecting information on early respiratory infections, development of allergic diseases and wheeze.  Read more>>
 
Our research into Asthma and UV looks at new ways to reduce the incidence of allergies and asthma, both in Australia and worldwide. Read more >>
 
Our WA Twin Child Health Study is looking at the roles that genes and environment play in the link between childhood asthma and allergy and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.  Read more>> 
Last updated 2 June 2010