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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.

Latest news

25 February 2021 – Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis (CRE-PF) Consensus Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination for Adults Living with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

The CRE-PF COVID-19 Working Group is strongly supportive of the Australian Government rollout of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved COVID-19 vaccines. This includes support of COVID-19 vaccination for adults living with interstitial lung disease who may be immunocompromised.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Advice for people living with Pulmonary Fibrosis

This fact sheet provides general information and advice for people living with Pulmonary Fibrosis on how to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Webinar: COVID-19 Information for Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients

Presented by Thoracic and Transplant Physician, Professor Dan Chambers, this webinar highlights the potential impact of coronavirus on those with an existing lung disease.

COVID-19: Looking after your mental health

A guide for people living with lung disease and lung cancer.

Booklets and fact sheets

Booklet: Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis

This booklet contains information for people who have been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) and their carers including an overview of diagnosis, management and living…

Fact sheet: IPF

This fact sheet provides a brief overview of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and management.

Fact sheet: IPF infographic

This infographic provides a snapshot of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in Australia and highlights the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

Fact sheet: Other Health Conditions and IPF

This fact sheet highlights common comorbidities people living with IPF may experience and effective strategies to manage them, maximising health and well-being outcomes.

Fact sheet: Managing progression in IPF

This fact sheet details progression of IPF, how to identify and manage common symptoms, as well as supportive treatments and services to provide the best…

Fact sheet: Clinical trials in lung fibrosis

This fact sheet outlines clinical trials, including information to consider in deciding to participate, potential eligibility factors and what to expect during a clinical trial.

Fact sheet: Antifibrotic treatments for IPF

This fact sheet outlines the role of anti-fibrotic medication in IPF treatment, information on their use, common side effects and tips for reducing and managing…

Breaking down the stigma for IPF

Bill, husband, father and grandfather, lives with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and talks about living with IPF and the stigma surrounding lung disease.

Video: IPF Signs, symptoms and support

Thoracic and Transplant Physician Prof Dan Chambers talks about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), what it is, the signs, symptoms and support available.

Webinars

Webinar: Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis

This webinar, presented in collaboration with the CRE-PF, features information about the benefits of exercise for people living with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Webinar: Life with current IPF medications

This webinar, presented in collaboration with the CRE-PF, supports people impacted by IPF with information about living with IPF, medications, benefits and side effects.

Webinar: Oxygen Therapy and Pulmonary Fibrosis

The first webinar in the 2019 Pulmonary Fibrosis webinar series is presented by Susanne Webster, Clinical Nurse Consultant at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The…

Webinar: Self Management and Pulmonary Fibrosis

This webinar, presented by Dr John Mackintosh, features information on IPF symptom and self-management. John Price, IPF patient advocate, shares his personal experience.

Webinar: The Emotional Impact of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

The third webinar in the 2019 Pulmonary Fibrosis webinar series is presented by Debra Sandford, Clinical Psychologist from The University of Adelaide and The Royal…

Webinar: Oxygen Therapy and Pulmonary Fibrosis

The first webinar in the 2019 Pulmonary Fibrosis webinar series is presented by Susanne Webster, Clinical Nurse Consultant at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The…

Support Services

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.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Peer Connect

Our Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) Peer Connect service matches people living with PF and their carers with someone going through a similar experience.

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.

Stories

Bill’s story

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Interstitial Lung Disease Pulmonary Fibrosis

For Bill, research means more time to see his grandchildren grow. And research means hope … hope for greater understanding of lung disease, and of better medications to deal…

Maree’s story

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Fibrosis

It all started between 1962 and 1978. My husband was a machinist but did many different tasks in his job in the mineralogy department. It…

Dagmar’s story

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Fibrosis

My name is Dagmar and my husband, Garry suffered from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). In October 2010, after a bout of pneumonia, Garry was referred…