Preparing for medical appointments
Going to your medical appointments and tests can be quite stressful. Your brain will most likely create worst-case scenarios, which can scare you and potentially make the experience feel…
New normal. Same cancer.
As someone living with lung cancer or caring for a loved one who is, you may have been affected more than most by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ever-changing restrictions across the country created feelings…
Health experts call for Government action to tackle vaping dangers
Lung Foundation Australia is calling for federal parliamentarians to urgently address the rise in the use of unregulated flavoured e-cigarettes among Australian youth. A statement…
Managing hospital stays: chILD
Every parent of a child with Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease (chILD) will have different experiences when going to hospital; whether it be an emergency trip, an outpatient visit or a hospital stay. Hospitals can…
Manage fatigue with Pulmonary Fibrosis
The effects of Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) differ for each person but feeling short of breath and fatigued is common. It is natural to find yourself becoming less active as a result. In the long run, this will lead to a loss…
How to use the COPD Checklist
While there is currently no cure for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), being informed on how to self-manage, and having a written action plan in place, can help reduce the impact COPD has on your everyday life. …
Live your best life with a rare lung disease
Being told you or someone you love has a rare lung disease can be very overwhelming and frightening. As you navigate living with and managing a rare lung disease, there are some valuable strategies that you can…
Bronchiectasis: Air conditioners
Air conditioners are commonly used around the country during the warmer months. But if you are living with bronchiectasis, the colder air circulating from air conditioning could trigger worsening of symptoms such as…
PAH: How does oxygen therapy work?
While there is currently no cure for PAH, following a treatment plan and undertaking self-management strategies will help to improve your condition and quality of life. …
World Cancer Day 2021
Australia’s progress against lung cancer To mark World Cancer Day, 4 February 2021, we’re releasing our updated Lung Cancer Scorecard revealing the progress made to bring healthcare services and support for Australians experiencing lung cancer…