How to include exercise in lung cancer treatment
Including exercise in lung cancer treatment has a range of benefits. A diagnosis of lung cancer brings challenges, emotions, time away from work and family,…
South Australian Labor Party commits to $2.5m investment in nurses for lung cancer and lung disease
Lung Foundation Australia is delighted to share that the South Australian Labor Party has committed to investing $2.5 million over 4 years for specialist lung…
Protecting your lungs from mould
Exposure to mould can have an impact on your lungs, particularly for people with a lung condition like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), bronchiectasis or…
Ground-breaking Australian study is a ‘paradigm shift’ in understanding lung scarring this Rare Diseases Day
Australian PhD student Archana Gaikwad has published a ground-breaking study that has brought major understanding to pathogenesis, the first step towards new treatments to stop…
5 tips for your COPD doctor appointments
There are effective strategies you can put in place to help prepare for your COPD doctor appointments to ensure you feel comfortable and confident, and…
Lung Foundation Australia launches Free Lung Cancer Social Work Service on World Cancer Day
From today, over 20,000 Australians living with lung cancer and their families will have access to a free Lung Cancer Social Work Service through Lung…
Global Lung Health Organisations Partner for Inaugural World Bronchiectasis Day
Leading patient advocacy organisations and professional societies combine efforts to raise awareness of bronchiectasis and its increased prevalence worldwide. Global lung health organisations from the…
Managing lung cancer treatment side effects
There are many treatments for lung cancer and these medications or therapies can often bring side effects. Throughout your diagnosis, you may be recommended a…
Exercising with a lung condition in hot weather
A rise in heat and humidity can impact your symptoms and make exercising with a lung condition in hot weather more challenging. While maintaining regular…
$20m federal funding injection for chronic respiratory conditions
Lung Foundation Australia (LFA) and The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) welcome the recent Federal Government announcement of a $20 million investment in chronic respiratory conditions through the Medical…