Asthma. Case study scenario 2

1. Scenario 2: Asthma

Gary is a teenage Aboriginal boy from Condobilin,
NSW. He lives at home with his Mother (a longtime smoker), Uncle, Father, and 3 siblings.
They have recently talked about moving because
there is a mould problem, but on the family's
limited income, they are not sure they could
afford to move.
Gary is on the school Rugby League team. He
loves the game, but suffers from Asthma
sometimes. On Saturday, Gary passes out during
the big game as a result of an asthma attack.
They call a time-out, and Gary's PE Teacher
brings Gary to see the paramedic on standby at
the game.

2. Scenario 2: Asthma

• Journal article
– Jenkins, C. R., Chang, A. B., Poulos, L. M., &
Marks, G. B. (2009). Asthma in Indigenous
Australians: So much yet to do for Indigenous
lung health. Medical Journal of Australia,
190(10), 530-531.
• Media Link (on vUWS)
– Swan, N. (2008). Indigenous women and
smoking during pregnancy. On Health Report.
Sydney: Radio National ABC.