National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions
Lung disease affects one in four Australians1 and is the second leading cause of death2, yet it struggles to receive the publicity, funding and support…
Look after your lungs around wood fire smoke
Bush fires remain a threat in Australia all year round and controlled burning may be necessary in preparation for bush fire season, so it’s important…
Leading respiratory bodies welcome increased funding for lung function tests
Asthma Australia, the National Asthma Council and Lung Foundation Australia welcome the increase in funding for lung function testing handed down in the recent federal…
How to grade your return following an exacerbation
Janine Hoult, Occupational Therapist, Inlifetherapy Most of you would have experienced an exacerbation or flare-up of symptoms when all your symptoms surface in a way…
Tips on exacerbation recovery
Ian Venamore, father and grandfather who lives with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) shares his personal experience and tips from 15 years of living with…
Living well with bronchiectasis during the cooler months
Enna Stroil-Salama, Australian Bronchiectasis Registry Manager, Lung Foundation Australia Large studies have shown that on average, bronchiectasis patients experience exacerbations (flare-ups of symptoms) once or…
A spotlight on research
Changes that occur as lung cancer progresses Through the Deep Manchanda/Lung Foundation Australia Early Career co-funded Fellowship in Lung Cancer 2016/17, Dr Atiqur Rahman from…
Flu and pneumonia can affect anyone
As we’re getting close to winter and it’s starting to cool down, the rates of influenza and pneumonia are already on the rise. In 2017,…
Lung Health Awareness Month
Lung disease affects 1 in 4 Australians1 and is responsible for 1 in 7 deaths2, however many people tend to ignore the signs and symptoms,…
Benefits of hand-held fans
Shortness of breath is one of the most common challenges for people living with a lung disease. It can be frightening and distressing when you…