Lung Foundation

2006 Nov 15 - Federal MPs call for priority funding for Australia's fifth largest killer - COPD

The Parliamentary Friends of COPD today welcomed a new proposal calling upon the Federal Government to improve access to diagnosis and treatment for the up to one in six Australians aged 45 or over who may have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) also know as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

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2006 Nov 15 - COPD: Knocking the wind out of over a million Australians-Outline of Funding Submission

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A summary of funding submission lodged with Commonwealth Government in November 2006.  A full copy of the submission can be found by clicking on the following link  Budget Submission 06 581.98 Kb

2006 Nov 15 - The Australian Lung Foundation today calls on Federal Government to prioritise Australia's fifth largest killer, COPD

On World COPD Day, The Australian Lung Foundation proposes simple steps which could dramatically improve many of the lives of over 1 million Australians estimated to have COPD and save Australian taxpayers up to $264 million over four years

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2006 Nov 7 - The Australian Lung Foundation calls on Federal Government to provide GPs with more support to diagnose and treat COPD

On 15 November 2006, The Australian Lung Foundation will launch a campaign urging the Federal Government to increase funding for spirometry testing in GP surgeries, in order to improve diagnosis and hence treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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2006 Sep 26 - One stop shop for pulmonary rehab

A new online toolkit for health professionals working in pulmonary rehabilitation provides evidence-based information on current best practice for the practical management of patients referred for pulmonary rehabilitation.

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2006 Jul 10 - A persistent winter cough spells time for action

Winter is a difficult time for many of us. But for those who have a chronic lung condition like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), winter can be particularly challenging as lifestyle limitations become even more apparent.

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2006 Jun 7 - Up to half a million Australians are missing out on essential health services, warns The Australian Lung Foundation

The Australian Lung Foundation estimates that less than 1% of Australians with irreversible lung disease currently receive the gold standard treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation.

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2006 May - Fact Sheet: Australian Lung Foundation Survey

A survey of 1800 COPD Patients conducted by the ALF canvasses the experience of COPD

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2005 Nov 16 - Australia faces epidemic of a deadly lung disease, particularly among women New research released today shows nearly half of Australians with symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have not seen their doctor about it.

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