Asthma in Adults: HealthCert GP Update, 2025

Asthma affects about 1 in 10 Australian adults, and new guidelines are changing how GPs should approach its management.

In this HealthCert GP Update, Dr Simone Gonzo covers the latest updates to the primary care clinical guidelines for managing asthma in adults —providing a clear, practical overview tailored for busy GPs.

For further learning, explore our CPD Micro-Course in Asthma.
🕑 4hrs Education | 6hrs Performance

Full GP Update video

Below, watch the full expert presentation and Q&A with Dr Simone Gonzo.

What you will learn

• Explore the newest asthma management updates, including the updated recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of adult asthma.
  
• Learn how to manage difficult and severe cases of asthma in adults.
• Understand how to handle acute emergencies in general practice.
• See learnings based on the latest Australian Asthma Handbook.
• Apply the guidelines to real-world patient cases.
  

Useful resources

• Download a quick-reference guide to the Australian Asthma Handbook.
• Want to explore more GP Updates? Watch our full series here.

Bonus GP Update resources

Make it easier to apply these guidelines in your practice with additional resources:

• Key takeaways factsheet: A one-page summary of the latest learnings. Download >
• FAQ sheet: The most common questions from GPs in the live session, answered by Dr Simone Gonzo. Download >

Next steps in your learning journey

🎓 Asthma Micro-Course
Learn the essentials of managing asthma in adults with a short, CPD-accredited online Micro-Course. 🕑 4hrs Education | 6hrs Performance
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🎓 Chronic Disease & Conditions Certificate Courses
Explore our university-assured, structured pathway to elevate your skills in managing chronic illnesses like asthma and more.
➡️  Explore full program >

🎓 HealthCert 365 subscription
Prefer flexible learning across many topics? Access 4,000+ CPD hours on-demand with HealthCert 365 — anytime, any topics, one flat annual fee.
➡️  Discover HealthCert 365 >

Explore more educational content in Chronic Disease & Conditions.

CPD self-submission

You can self-record CPD for this HealthCert GP Update. If you consume educational content on this blog, you can Quick Log CPD hours with the RACGP/ACRRM via the usual self-submission process. You will be asked to reflect on what you have learned, and you will require supporting evidence such as a screenshot. For more information, view the: RACGP CPD guide | ACRRM CPD guide

About the presenter

Dr Simone Gonzo began working in healthcare as a registered nurse in hospitals throughout Queensland in 2003. After making the change to medicine, she graduated with an MBBS from The University of Queensland in 2010 and gained FRACGP in 2015. Dr Gonzo enjoys all aspects of general practice including family health, mental health, chronic disease management, and complex primary care. She also has a special interest in teaching and training GP registrars and medical students. Dr Gonzo is a champion of general practice and promotes the importance of this specialty in the healthcare landscape.