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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.

To order educational material online go to Patient Education Order Form online or download order form.

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Topics

ALF Information Brochure

Acute Bronchitis

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency and Lung Disease

Asbestos Related Lung Diseases

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

pdf 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 June 17, 2009 

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 June 2009 )
 
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The Matthew Pusey “Run for Life
Rhobelle Nicdao Matthew Pusey's courageous 3 year battle with non small cell lung cancer has inspired Rhobelle Nicdao to enter the Run Melbourne half marathon on June 28, 2009 to help raise money for the Kylie Johnston Lung Cancer Network. Learn more about Matthew, a life time never smoker, and his fighting spirit here ... 

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Funds raised will employ a lung nurse on our 1800 number.

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