Resources | Lung Foundation Australia

Our evidence-based resources will help you better understand your condition and the important steps you can take to improve your outcomes and wellbeing.

COVID-19 Resources

Lung Foundation Australia has develop a suite of resources to help Australians living with lung disease and lung cancer during this unprecedented time. Resources include webinars and videos with leading health professionals, fact sheets and safety document.

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Management Resources

Bronchiectasis fact sheet

This resource provides a brief overview of bronchiectasis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management as well as living with the condition.

Bronchiectasis Action Plan

The Bronchiectasis Action Plan helps you understand your baseline (usual) symptoms, how to recognise when your symptoms change and what action you should take. The…

Understanding Bronchiectasis

This short video series is presented by Enna Stroil-Salama, Australian Bronchiectasis Registry Manager and is being kicked off with first video in the series working…

Peer Support Flyer

Connect with others impacted by lung disease to share your stories, gain knowledge and encourage each other.

Bronchiectasis infographic

This infographic provides a snapshot of bronchiectasis in Australia featuring the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

February 5 2018

Bronchiectasis: Mucus clearance techniques

By Dr Lucy Burr, Director of Respiratory, Cystic Fibrosis and Sleep Medicine, Mater Health Services, Brisbane Bronchiectasis is characterised by chronic infection in the small…

Better Living with Exercise booklet

This resource is for people living with chronic lung diseases to work with their exercise professional to develop a suitable exercise program based on their…

Pulmonary Rehabilitation fact sheet

This resource provides a brief overview of pulmonary rehabiliation and what is involved in the 6-8 week exercise and education program.

Maintaining Movement

The series will take you step-by-step through simple exercises that can be completed at home with objects found around the house.

Webinars

Webinar: Living with bronchiectasis

Presented by Dr Lucy Morgan and Dr Lucy Burr, this webinar addresses the questions and concerns of people living with bronchiectasis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Webinar: Understanding spirometry and its role in managing your lung health

Respiratory Scientist Iain Smith and Lung Foundation Australia’s Respiratory Care Nurse, Amanda Curran, will be sharing insights and guidance about spirometry including what to expect,…

Video: Am I too sick to exercise

This video, presented by Stella Just, Physiotherapist and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator, features the benefits of exercise for people living with a lung disease.

Articles

Breaking down the stigma for Bronchiectasis

Jeff lives with bronchiectasis and was diagnosed at a young age. Jeff talks about living with bronchiectasis, the stigma he has experienced that surrounds lung…

Freddy’s family and their battle with bronchiectasis

It turns out it’s not only superheroes who wear masks – meet bronchiectasis battler, Freddy.

Joanne’s tips for living with chronic lung disease

This video covers the fourth presentation at the Brisbane Education Seminar where Joanne, who lives with bronchiectasis, talks about her personal tips on supporting yourself to live…

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Joanne’s story

Bronchiectasis

My name is Joanne; I enjoy walking to stay active, pottering around the home I share with my husband, and entertaining family and friends. In…

Freddy’s story

Bronchiectasis

By Freddy’s mother Melissa Whenever anybody asks me what condition Freddy has, I’m asked- ‘bronchi-what?’ As a baby, I thought that Freddy had cystic fibrosis.

Jeff’s story

Bronchiectasis

I tend to keep my condition to myself, mainly because you just don’t want people to judge, you don’t want to be treated any differently.

Respiratory Care Nurse

The Respiratory Care Nurse telephone service is available for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or bronchiectasis. Our skilled nurse can provide guidance on all aspects of your condition according to the management guidelines. The Respiratory Care Nurse aims to connect you with the information and support to live well with your lung condition.

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