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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.

Emphysema

Emphysema is a progressive lung disease often due to smoking, causing shortness of breath and coughing. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Wheezing

Wheezing is usually a symptom of a medical condition that can be life-threatening, read on to learn how to identify and prevent wheezing at home.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver disease. Learn more about AATD symptoms and treatments.

Chest tightness and discomfort

Chest tightness and discomfort can be caused by many things. Learn more about the causes and treatment of chest tightness and how to prevent it.

Inhaler devices

Inhaler devices let you breathe in medicine for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Learn what devices are available and how to use them.

Glossary medical terms

Bushfires and your health

Bushfires and smoke pose health risks, especially to those with conditions such as asthma. Prepare, get emergency medicines and stay informed.

Cough

Most coughs are caused by viruses that inflame your throat, windpipe or lungs. Here are tips on how to relieve chesty, dry and persistent coughs.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and Closing the Gap.

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).

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition causing high blood pressure in pulmonary arteries of your lungs. It needs specialist care.

Beta blockers

Beta blockers are medicines used to treat some heart and other conditions. Learn about the potential side effects, benefits and how they work.

Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis symptoms are ongoing wet cough and repeated chest infections. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment for bronchiectasis.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is inflammation of the airways in your lungs, which causes a cough. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of acute bronchitis.

Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)

Haemoptysis (hemoptysis) is when you cough up blood from your lungs or airways. Read about the causes and when to seek emergency help for haemoptysis.

Respiratory system

Your respiratory system brings oxygen into your body and helps to remove carbon dioxide. Learn more about how it functions and how to keep it healthy.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes a mild illness. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of HMPV.

Colds

A cold is an infection that affects your nose and throat. Find out about the common cold, including symptoms, treatment and when to see your doctor.

Management of chronic conditions

Chronic conditions are long-lasting and need ongoing medical attention. Learn how to manage your chronic condition and the types of support available.

Stimulant drugs

Stimulants are a class of drugs that make you feel more alert or energetic. They include drugs such as caffeine, some medicines, ice and cocaine.

Shortness of breath (dyspnoea)

Shortness of breath (dyspnoea) is when you feel like you cannot get enough air into your lungs. Find out what to do if you have difficulty breathing.

Loss of muscle mass

Your muscles may become weaker as you get older or because of health problems. Read about causes of muscle loss and how diet and exercise can help.

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Your pharmacist provides advice on medicines and health. They can help you manage chronic conditions, and offer vaccinations and other services.

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Smoking can cause lung cancer. Learn about the symptoms of lung cancer and how it is treated.

Long COVID

Long COVID is the name given to the ongoing symptoms that you may get after having COVID-19. Learn more about long COVID symptoms and treatment.

COVID-19 vaccine FAQs

COVID-19 vaccination can help protect you against severe disease and hospitalisation. See how often you should be getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Search results for: "copd"

Life stage

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Emphysema

Wheezing

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Chest tightness and discomfort

Inhaler devices

Glossary medical terms

Bushfires and your health

Cough

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary hypertension

Beta blockers

Bronchiectasis

Bronchitis

Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)

Respiratory system

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Colds

Management of chronic conditions

Stimulant drugs

Shortness of breath (dyspnoea)

Loss of muscle mass

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Lung cancer

Long COVID

COVID-19 vaccine FAQs

Life stage

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Emphysema

Wheezing

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Chest tightness and discomfort

Inhaler devices

Glossary medical terms

Bushfires and your health

Cough

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary hypertension

Beta blockers

Bronchiectasis

Bronchitis

Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)

Respiratory system

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Colds

Management of chronic conditions

Stimulant drugs

Shortness of breath (dyspnoea)

Loss of muscle mass

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Lung cancer

Long COVID

COVID-19 vaccine FAQs

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