Dust can be a trigger for respiratory symptoms especially on household furnishings like blinds but we have great news for people living with asthma and allergies. Bekaert Deslee has been…
Visit Sensitive Choice at the 2024 Melbourne Home Show to enter our competition. Come to our stand (M06) and scan your ticket to be in the draw to win. Tickets…
We are delighted to announce our joint participation with The National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice® program at the upcoming Melbourne Home Show. Join us as we proudly showcase our…
Professor Sheryl van Nunen OAM FRSN, Director, National Asthma Council Australia, explains how air purifiers and dehumidifiers can help people living with asthma and allergies. Watch this short video to…
Rest easy and sleep comfortably with Protect-A-Bed’s Signature Tencel Collection. The Protect-A-Bed Signature Tencel Collection of mattress and pillow protectors has now expanded to feature pillows and quilts available in…
If you could see what we see, you would have already cleaned it. If you knew what you were breathing in, you would have acted sooner! If you could see…
Christmas tree syndrome is an allergic reaction to real or artificial trees and can cause wheezing, sneezing, coughs, sore eyes and even potentially serious asthma attacks. First identified in 1929,…
November, Australia – Research released today reveals that pesky blocked and snotty noses are causing Aussies to change up their summer plans. One in four (24%) of Aussies have cancelled…
The Melbourne Pollen team has released its latest insights on the 2023 grass pollen season, revealing an earlier than usual start influenced by the El Niño weather pattern and September's…
For the 2.7 million (11%) Australians with asthma, National Asthma Week is the perfect time to raise awareness about good asthma management. Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic…
Pet parents can now choose to purchase a Snooza Pet Bed containing the “Snooza EcoFresh” comfort-fill support and know it has been reviewed and approved by an independent expert panel…
If you or a loved one have asthma or allergies, building or renovating projects can seem daunting due to the risk of exposure to dust mites, mould and hidden chemicals…
Dyson air quality backpacks are being used to track the air pollution exposure of hundreds of children in an Australian-first citizen science study. Using the same sensing technology as Dyson…
Easter is the perfect time to tackle building or renovating projects around the home, but it can also result in exposure to dust mites, mould and hidden chemicals which can…
Christmas Tree Syndrome, an allergic reaction to real or artificial trees, can cause wheezing, sneezing, coughs, sore eyes and even potentially serious asthma attacks. National Asthma Council Australia spokesperson, Professor…
Wet weather is hitting much of New Zealand and NIWA has predicted rainfall is likely to be near normal or above normal in the north and west of the North…
National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice Program Manager Adele Taylor says winter is a key time when mould creeps in, releasing tiny spores into the air, which can trigger asthma and…
AirClean Products Pty Ltd is a leader in providing quality air conditioning and innovative products to the residential and commercial markets. With over 60 years of combined industry experience and,…
Dunlop Foams are proudly part of The Comfort Group and commenced manufacture of prepolymer-based polyurethane foams in Australia and New Zealand in the 1960s, and has always been at the…
Fujitsu is a leading supplier of Heat Pump / Air conditioning products in New Zealand with a portfolio to suit both residential and commercial applications. We’ve focused all our research…
At Fujitsu General New Zealand, we strive to be more than just New Zealand's Favourite Air®: we want to be New Zealand’s employer of choice, encouraging our team to always…
Bambi creates asthma and allergy aware bedding products for the whole family including quilts, underblankets, mattress toppers, and pillows. Their products are made in a wide range of materials from…
Exposure to indoor and outdoor areas that are damp and have mould can trigger asthma or allergy symptoms in some people. Mould is commonly found in bathrooms and fridges, including…
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) is taking on sole management of the Sensitive Choice program globally, including its New Zealand operation, from 1 July 2020. Economic uncertainty arising from the…
As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, it’s important for people with asthma to maintain good asthma control and follow the advice from health authorities. Sensitive Choice is part of the…
With sweltering summer temperatures predicted for many parts of Australia the National Asthma Council Australia is warning people with asthma or hay fever to be well prepared. Asthma Council CEO…
We’re alerting Victorians that along with possible bushfires, dangerous heat and wind, tomorrow (Thursday) may also bring extreme pollen levels – putting lives at risk from asthma. On the third…
A new or unfamiliar environment could trigger your child’s asthma or allergies. Make sure your child’s asthma is well-managed before you consider whether staying the night at a friend’s place…
If you have a respiratory condition such as asthma or hay fever or other chronic respiratory illnesses, it is essential to be prepared for peak summer temperatures. Extreme temperatures increase…
Bushfires can be a big risk for people with asthma. Smoke and ash can trigger asthma symptoms, such as: coughing wheezing chest tightness shortness of breath. First aid for asthma…
Spring brings warmer weather but also an environment which can seriously affect people managing asthma and allergies. September 1 – 7 is National Asthma Week, and National Asthma Council Australia and…
“Allergies are often seen as a spring and summer affliction,” says Adele Taylor, Program Manager, Sensitive Choice® at the National Asthma Council Australia, “but there are hidden household winter triggers…
Pollen season typically strikes South East Australia between 1 October and 31 December with pollen levels tending to be higher on warm dry days. “Limiting your exposure to pollen –…
If you’re allergic to grass pollens or have springtime hay fever, you should be using your asthma preventer before the ‘pollen season’ starts each year, and keep using it until…