Lung Foundation

The Australian Lung Foundation works to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease through proactive work with the media.

General background information on the burden of COPD and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are captured in two general media documents.

COPD Backgrounder

Breathless not helpless: COPD is a lung disease that affects up to one in six Australians 45 or over. While there is no cure there are things people can do to breathe easier, stay out of hospital and improve their quality of life, particularly if it is identified and managed early.

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COPD FAQs

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