For your patients | Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Foundation Australia has a range of evidence-based services and resources that will enable your patients to better understand and manage their condition. Our services and resources are designed to support clinical treatment plans and help drive optimal health outcomes.

Respiratory Nurse

The Respiratory Care Nurse telephone service is available for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or bronchiectasis. The Respiratory Care Nurse aims to connect patients with the information and support to live well with their lung condition. To make a booking with the Respiratory Care Nurse contact our Information and Support Centre on the free call number 1800 654 301.

Information and Support Centre

Our Information and Support Centre team provides guidance, information and support, and connects people to relevant and valuable Lung Foundation Australia and community support services. This free and confidential service is available Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm (AEST) (excl. public holidays). Please note that this service does not offer medical or treatment advice.

Support Services

Exercise Classes and Programs

Research has shown that exercising is highly beneficial for people living with a 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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Support Groups

Support groups provide people facing similar experience the opportunity to come together to support each other, share practical tips and help break down the sense of isolation that can often be experienced.

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Inhaler techniques

Up to 90% of patients with a respiratory condition are not using their inhaler devices correctly1 and therefore aren’t receiving the dose they should. Common errors include improper device preparation, poor coordination during use, inadequate speed and/or depth of inspiration as well as absence of a post-inhalation breath hold. Lung Foundation Australia has a series of inhaler device technique videos and fact sheets detailing step by step instructions to guide your patients on the correct technique.

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Featured resources

COPD fact sheet

This resource provides a brief overview on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and management.

COPD The Basics booklet

Understand Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and what to expect, plus practical tips and information.

Better living with COPD booklet

This resource supports people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), as well as their carers to understand their condition and the steps they can take…

Home Oxygen booklet

This resource supports people with a chronic lung diseases who have recently been prescribed home oxygen therapy, or may be prescribed it in the near…

Pulmonary Rehabilitation fact sheet

This resource provides a brief overview of pulmonary rehabiliation and what is involved in the 6-8 week exercise and education program.

Lung Foundation Australia services brochure (DL)

This brochure highlights the information, support and resources Lung Foundation Australia has to offer for patients and health professionals.

Inspired Living Newsletter

Encourage your patients to sign up up to our LungNet email newsletter for the latest information on support services, resources and events that will help them live well with their lung condition.

References

Lung Foundation Australia. COPD-X concise guide for primary care, 2016. [Online] (accessed 18 August 2016).