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. For more information or hard copies of resources, please contact us.

Respiratory Nurse

Lung Foundation Australia’s Respiratory Nurse provides evidence-based information and guidance, emotional support and referral advice to local services where appropriate. This free and confidential service will be available from late 2018 via free call 1800 654 301 and email enquiries@lungfoundation.com.au.

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.

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.

LungNet 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).