Obstructive Lung Diseases

Obstructive lung diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is a lung disease in which the lung is damaged, making it hard to breathe. In COPD, the airways - the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs - are partly obstructed, making it difficult to get air in and out.

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Reviewed August 2011

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Title:	Spirometer users' and buyers' guide
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	Spirometry is the most commonly used method for assessing lung function. It is one of the primary tools used worldwide for the diagnosis, assessment and management of many respiratory diseases including asthma and COPD.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Using your inhaler
Publisher:	National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:	Online video demonstrations of correct inhaler technique for the six main inhaler types in Australia
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Inhaler technique in adults with asthma or COPD: Information paper for health professionals
Publisher:	National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:	Incorrect technique when taking inhaled medications frequently prevents patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from receiving the maximal benefit from their medications.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	The COPD-X plan: Australian and New Zealand guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Publisher:	Australian Lung Foundation
Description:	This guideline is written as a decision support aid primarily for general practitioners and other primary health care clinicians managing people with established COPD.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Lung conditions - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent the lungs from breathing properly. Two of the most common types of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smokers are most at risk.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the smaller airways in the lung. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Non-malignant / chronic disease
Publisher:	CareSearch
Description:	There are many illness that may benefit from specialist palliative input. These include neuromuscular disorders (MS, MND, Parkinsons disease), COPD, heart failure, dementia and other chronic life-limiting illnesses.
Date:	Jan 2011

Title:	Patient support
Publisher:	The Australian Lung Foundation
Description:	Lung Disease can be a stressful life event. Apart from the physical symptoms, you may feel depressed, anxious, worried, irritable, isolated and confused. Patient support is all about helping you to manage and control your symptoms, overcome these feelings and feel confident and happy again.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Anxiety
Publisher:	CareSearch
Description:	Anxiety is estimated to occur in up to fourth fifths of patients diagnosed with cancer or AIDS, one third with heart disease, and two thirds of those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or with renal disease. It can be a natural response to impending death, but may result from other untreated conditions or symptoms. These pages provide information and evidence regarding anxiety for health professionals.
Date:	Jul 2010

Title:	Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory diseases in Australia
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:	In 2004-05, Australia spent $3.3 billion directly on the management of respiratory conditions. In 2007-08, general practitioners managed respiratory problems more than any other condition and in 2006 conditions of the respiratory system were the third most common underlying causes of death. This report presents the epidemiology of each of the main respiratory conditions and highlights their differences and similarities. The conditions addressed include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, influenza, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, pneumoconiosis and sleep apnoea.
Date:	May 2010

Title:	Smoking statistics
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Smoking-related diseases killed 14,900 Australians in 2004– 05. This means there were 40 preventable deaths every day. Major tobacco-related diseases include cancer, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smoking kills more men than women and smoking rates are higher among younger age groups and people with a lower level of education.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Better living with COPD - a patient guide
Publisher:	Queensland Health,The Australian Lung Foundation
Description:	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious chronic lung condition that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Date:	Aug 2009

Title:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long term condition that blocks the airways in the lungs.
Date:	Jul 2009

Title:	COPD: treatment and management - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Although COPD cannot be cured, there are measures that can be taken that should relieve symptoms, slow progression and prevent complications.
Date:	Apr 2009

Title:	Economic impact of COPD
Publisher:	The Australian Lung Foundation
Description:	The Australian Lung Foundation commissioned Access Economics to produce this national report, Economic impact of COPD and cost effective solutions, to help us gain a better appreciation of the significant costs currently being borne by Australians as a result of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Date:	Nov 2008

Title:	Fluticasone with salmeterol (Seretide) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Publisher:	National Prescribing Service
Description:	Information for consumers about the drug Seretide, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Date:	Jan 2008

Title:	Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common, burdensome and underdiagnosed condition in Australia. Spirometry is the basis of diagnosis and assessing severity in individual patients.
Date:	Jun 2007

Title:	Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (Comments for Consumers)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as chronic bronchitis, is caused by smoking. The bronchial tubes in the lungs become narrow and blocked with mucus. This can cause a cough and make the patient breathless.
Date:	Jun 2007

Title:	Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among older people in Australia: deaths and hospitalisations
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:	Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can together be described as obstructive lung disease. This report examines recent data on deaths and hospitalisations among people aged 55 years and over when asthma or COPD are recorded as one of multiple causes of death or hospital diagnoses.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Chronic respiratory diseases in Australia : their prevalence, consequences and prevention
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:	Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and emphysema, are very prevalent in Australia. This report brings together data from a variety of sources to highlight the prevalence and impact of chronic respiratory diseases in Australia.
Date:	Aug 2005

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