New Year, New Goals
Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be a challenge, but it’s the small steps that can make all the difference on a journey…
A Courageous Life: Bill van Nierop
There is a saying, “Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you”. If anyone were to wholly embody…
The use of prophylactic antibiotic therapy in prevention of COPD exacerbations
Evidence shows that there are limited benefits of using antibiotics for management of symptoms in acute exacerbations (flare-ups) for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease…
Lack of access to lung cancer nurses is putting Australians at risk
Insufficient access to quality diagnostics and care, including dedicated lung cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNS) and lung cancer nurse coordinators (CNC), is putting Australian lung…
Stop asking the wrong questions about lung cancer
Raw, new campaign tackles the nation’s lack of empathy for those living with lung cancer head on, asking Aussies to ditch their judgement and be…
Statement responding to industry partner funding inquiry
Lung Foundation Australia is aware of concerns about industry partner funding potentially enabling undue influence. Lung Foundation Australia works with a wide range of companies…
Getting the right diagnosis through lung function tests
Changes in health, including lung health, can be daunting. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, a repetitive cough and phlegm or mucus,…
Submissions to PBAC open for lung cancer treatments
Make a submission to the PBAC online, here. Lung Foundation Australia is pleased by the positive recommendation for the listing of Tagrisso on the Pharmaceutical…
Your holiday health checklist
With summer holidays fast approaching, it’s exciting to think about all the festive fun that will come your way. Refreshing pool swims, outdoor barbecues, an abundance of…
Freddy’s brave fight to combat ‘global epidemic’
5-year-old Gold Coast local and self-confessed superhero, Freddy Johnson has an extra special Christmas wish this year – to raise funds for life-changing research to…