Learning about Lung Health
This section contains fact sheets and illustrations written in non-scientific language, to help you learn more about respiratory diseases and better lung health.
The information in this section has been prepared by the Education Sub-Committee of The Australian Lung Foundation. It is intended to provide general background information.
Please consult your family doctor or respiratory physician on specific medical questions. Do not use the information on these pages as a substitute for consultation with your doctor.
For details of patient support groups in Australia please call 1800 654 301.
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Topics
ALF Information Brochure
Acute Bronchitis
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency and Lung Disease
Better Living with COPD
Bronchiectasis
Bronchoscopy
Breathe Easier - Your Guide to COPD
Common Cold
Corticosteroid Therapy in Respiratory Disorders
Home Oxygen Treatment
Indoor Environment and Lung Health
Influenza
Interstitial Lung Disease - Adult
Interstitial Lung Disease - Paediatric
Lung Cancer
Lung Function Tests
Lung Transplantation
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Outdoor Air Pollution and Lung Disease
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Sarcoidosis
The Lungs - An Overview of How They Work
Tuberculosis
Woodsmoke - the Burning issues
Health Impacts of Wood Smoke
LungNet News Special COPD Edition 2005
Special COPD Edition 2005 1.57 Mb
Featuring - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; What is COPD and what can I do about it?; Important steps for better living with COPD; You are not alone: LungNet is here to provide support; COPD vs Asthma How the lungs work; How is COPD diagnosed? The Australian Lung Foundation: Charting the course for COPD; Sail on with COPD; Pulmonary rehabilitation; Exercise and breathing control; Maintain a healthy diet; Communicate well with your doctor; Understand how your medications work; Now is the time to quit smoking; Protect yourself against chest infections; Oxygen - the simple facts; FAQs: climbing stairs.
More LungNet News editions available here.
Content updated September 28 , 2009
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