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Occupational lung disease

The following resources have been designed for your patients. Discussing these resources with them can be a helpful way to either start the conversation with those who may be at risk of developing an occupational lung disease or provide further information for your patient who is living with one.

Resources for patients at risk of an occupational lung disease

Additional information

Lung Foundation Australia has an information hub developed for employers and employees at risk of developing an occupational lung disease. This hub covers a range of topics including risk assessments, the Hierarchy of Controls, health monitoring and symptom awareness.

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Occupational Lung Disease National Directory

The National Directory provides people at risk of developing an occupational lung disease with information and resources across a range of topics including health monitoring and support for employers and employees.

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Resources for patients with an occupational lung disease

Additional information

Lung Foundation Australia has an information hub developed for patients with an occupational lung disease. This hub covers conditions including pneumoconiosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, mesothelioma, work-related asthma and occupational lung infections.

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Occupational Lung Disease National Directory

The National Directory also includes information and resources for people diagnosed with an occupational lung disease across a range of topics including compensations and support for employers and employees.

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Information and Support Centre
Our Information and Support Centre team provides general guidance, evidence-based resources and connect people to relevant and valuable services and programs. Our services are designed to support clinical treatment plans and help patients better understand and manage their condition. This free and confidential service is available Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm. Patients can free call 1800 654 301
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Support services and programs

Support groups

Support groups provide people in similar situations the opportunity to come together to support each other, share practical tips and to help break down the sense of isolation that can often be experienced. Lung Foundation Australia can help connect you to a support group near you.

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Exercise Classes and Programs

Research has shown that exercising is highly beneficial for people living with chronic lung disease. In fact, one of the best things patients can do is regularly exercise to help maintain fitness, improve wellbeing and reduce symptoms such as breathlessness.

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