From the CEO: November 2018
Dear readers, It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself as the new CEO of Lung Foundation Australia. I have joined at a very exciting…
Questions to ask your health professional
Your General Practitioner (GP) is often your go-to in looking after your health together with a range of other health professionals, such as your nurse,…
Making decisions about treatment
Depending on what type of lung cancer you have, and what stage it is, you may have a number of treatment options available to you.…
Using your inhaler devices
Your doctor may have prescribed you medicines to help manage your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which are tailored to control your symptoms and prevent…
Tips to slow the progression of your COPD
Whilst there is currently no cure for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), evidence shows that early diagnosis, combined with disease management programs, can reduce the…
PAH and your healthcare team
When living with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) you may be cared for by a range of health professionals, each of whom specialises in a different…
Finding reliable health information online
For many people, the internet is their go-to for research and information as you can access almost anything, instantly via a quick google search. It’s…
New report sparks call to make lung cancer a fair fight
View Making Lung Cancer A Fair Fight: A Blueprint for Reform, here. Sector unites to launch blueprint for reform as first-of-its kind lung cancer report…
Increase to spirometry rebate improves equitable access to care
Dr Kerry Hancock, Lung Foundation Australia General Practitioner Advisory Group Chair Lung Foundation Australia estimates that 1 in 7 Australians aged 40 years and over…
Respiratory leaders call for national registry amid alarming number of silicosis cases
Leading peak bodies for respiratory health, Lung Foundation Australia and the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, believe the number of cases of silicosis…