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Lung problems continue into childhood for premmie babies

New research from Perth’s The Kids Research Institute Australia shows that babies born premature continue to have lung problems well into childhood.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to childhood asthma

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have found children with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to develop asthma.

Annual Community Lecture: You Are What You Breathe

Join us for our Annual Community Lecture entitled "You Are What You Breathe" with Professor Stephen Holgate.

Video: Asthma, how serious is it?

Australia has one of the highest burdens of asthma in the world. In this video, two Perth families share their story of raising children with the respiratory co

Video: The burden of asthma - Michelle's story

Michelle has spent countless nights watching her son struggle to breathe. Our researchers are working to find better treatments for kids living with asthma.

Video: The burden of asthma - Karen's story

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are at the forefront of asthma research globally. Watch Karen's story to learn why it's so important.

Researchers urge caution in how asthma test is used

Researchers are urging caution in the use of a widely accepted test for diagnosing asthma, after their study found it may not be accurate in some settings.

Every Thursday: Discussion & Technical Seminar Series

Improving health outcomes for pregnant women with allergic asthma and their babies: Thursday 22nd May.

Childhood asthma targeted in new research

New research aimed at reducing the airway damage caused by asthma attacks in children has just begun at The Kids for Child Health Research in WA.

Trying to beat asthma caused by exercise

Professor Graham Hall is leading a study looking at exercise-related asthma in young children, and we need volunteers to take part.