Lungnet

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.

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

 2008 Patient Education Leaflet Order Form July 145.00 Kb

 2008 Patient Education Leaflet Order Form July 63.66 Kb

Topics

• ALF Information Brochure
• Acute Bronchitis
• Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency and Lung Disease
• Asbestos Related Lung Diseases
• Better Living with COPD
• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchoscopy
• COPD - Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
• Common Cold
• Corticosteroid Therapy in Respiratory Disorders
• HIV and The Lungs
• Home Oxygen Treatment
• Indoor Environment and Lung Health
• Influenza
• Interstitial Lung Disease - Adult
• Interstitial Lung Disease - Paediatric
• Lung Cancer
• Lung Function Tests
• Lung Transplantation
• Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
• Outdoor Air Pollution and Lung Disease
• Peak Flow Meter, How to keep a Peak Flow Chart
• Pleural Effusion
• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
• Sarcoidosis
• Silica Related Lung Diseases
• Sleep disorders and driving
• 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 July 10, 2008