Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for some long-term lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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Emphysema
Emphysema is a progressive lung disease often due to smoking, causing shortness of breath and coughing. Read about symptoms and treatments.
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Pulmonary hypertension
Find out all about pulmonary hypertension, a condition caused by changes to the arteries in your lungs that can damage your heart.
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Respiratory system
Your respiratory system brings oxygen into your body and helps to remove carbon dioxide. Learn more about how it functions, how to keep it healthy, and related conditions.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a common, inherited genetic condition that can cause chronic lung and liver disease. Treatment can slow down the progress of the disease. Learn more here.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health
Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and Closing the Gap.
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Long-term illness and finances
After being diagnosed with a long-term illness, it's important to think about the cost of treatment and support, travel and accommodation costs and childcare. Learn more here.
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Management of chronic conditions
A chronic condition is an illness that lasts 6 months or more. Learn to manage a chronic condition, including types of support that are available.
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Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath is when you feel like you can’t get enough air into your lungs. Find out what to do if you have difficulty breathing.
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Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax is when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. Read about symptoms and treatment of pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
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