Asthma and COPD

Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Australian Asthma Handbook – Australia’s National Guidelines for Asthma Management
• Athma resources for health professionals
• National Council of Australia – Resources
  
• Asthma action plan library
• Patient Education Referral Service - Refer your patients to our Patient Education Referral Service for additional quality asthma education and support. 
• The COPD-X Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2014 – via The Lung Foundation change to 2016
  
• Lung Foundation information & resources
• Lungs in Action Referral Form for GPs
• Spirometer Users and Buyers Guide- National Asthma Council
• Spirometry Infection Control Information - Recommendations for Primary Health Care - National Asthma Council -
• Inhaler technique in adults with asthma or COPD- National Asthma Council
• Stepwise management of stable COPD

The National Asthma Council Australia has resources available for Health Professionals and the community, including the Sensitive Choice campaign. 

For more information:  Visit the Asthma Council website

Lung Foundation Australia has numerous patient and clinical resources as well as training for health professionals on COPD.

For more information:  Visit the Lung Foundation website or Call 1800 654 301