Professor Shyamali Dharmage

Head, Allergy and Lung Health Unit; NHRMC Professorial Fellow, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne

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Premature birth linked to lung disease later in life

New research led by the University of Melbourne shows a link between premature birth and obstructive lung disease after age 50, particularly for smokers

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The impact of air pollution on life expectancy

Air pollution is already having devastating effects on human health, now a new study shows how particulate matter in the air is associated with premature deaths

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Heating and cooking at home linked to asthma

Wood heating, gas cooking and heating in the home are linked to an increased risk of asthma and more rapid decline in lung function

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The long-term benefits of controlling your asthma

Asthma sufferers can modify their risk of developing serious lung conditions in later life by controlling their asthma as an adult

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Are Australia’s roads giving you asthma?

New research finds that living close to a major road increases your risk of asthma in middle age by around 50 per cent