What to expect from a COPD diagnosis
Have you recently received a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) diagnosis? If so, you might be wondering what comes next. Although there is no cure,…
What we know about PAH impacting women’s health
For decades now, it’s been documented that more women than men are diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). PAH is most often diagnosed in women…
Staying safe this winter with a lung condition
Winter has arrived and so has the cold and flu season. Prevention and preparation are key to staying safe this winter, especially if you are…
Can’t afford to breathe, cost of living crisis now critical
A bombshell new Lung Foundation Australia survey has revealed the cost-of-living crisis is forcing sick Australians to stop looking after their essential health needs. Lung…
Calls to better protect children from tobacco and vaping industry
One in five Australian children who try vaping will move on to using cigarettes; just one of the reasons Lung Foundation Australia is calling for…
Lead balloon that’s just as poisonous, Vape excise is pure greed
Lung Foundation Australia has condemned calls from politicians, small business and vaping lobby groups to introduce an excise on e-cigarette products. Lung Foundation Australia CEO…
National Reconciliation Week 2024 commitment
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2024 is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. NRW week 27 May –…
Time to rethink the PR on PR (Pulmonary Rehabilitation)
Lung Foundation Australia are calling on health professionals to rethink the public framing of Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), giving the community a better understanding of who…
Focus on research a win for Lung Health Community
The nation’s peak lung health body has commended the focus on health research in this year’s Federal Budget as excellent news for the future of…
Lungs in Action- Di’s story
Lungs in Action is a community exercise program for Australians living with a chronic lung or cardiac condition. Facilitated by exercise professionals trained by Lung…