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Patient and Professional Resources

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Patient Resources:

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ

COPD Action Plans, available in:

Breathlessness Quick Reference Guide

New Zealand Pulmonary Rehabilitation network. – a list of regional providers and support groups

List of regional Asthma Societies throughout NZ

Asthma Australia

Asthma Action Plans:

– AA2025_Asthma-Action-Plan-First-Aid-Colour-A4_v20.pdf

– https://asthma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AA2025_Asthma-Action-Plan-First-Aid-BW-A4_v20-1.pdf

– https://asthma.org.au/manage-asthma/asthma-action-plan/

– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgW8d-xPSZU

Cystic Fibrosis Australia

Cystic Fibrosis Donut: Looking into co-morbidities associated with CF

Consumer Connect: An interactive platform where monthly sessions are hosted by a range of people associated with CF. All sessions are recorded and available to watch for free.

Clinical Trial Finder: List of clinical trials being undertaken.

Lung Foundation Australia

Mind Matters – Looking after your mental health when living with a lung condition

Find a Service – access Lung Foundation Services and ability to geolocate to Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs

Information and Support Centre – access to support to find relevant resources and services

National Asthma Council Australia

For Patients and Carers:

My Asthma GuideMy Asthma Guide is a handbook designed to help patients understand and manage their asthma.

Resources page for patients and carers

Professional Resources:

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ

COPD Action Plans, available in:

Breathlessness Quick Reference Guide

New Zealand Pulmonary Rehabilitation network. – a list of regional providers and support groups

List of regional Asthma Societies throughout NZ

Asthma Australia

Link to Resources:

Asthma Action Plans :

– Asthma Action Plan Management by Asthma Australia

https://asthma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AA2025_Asthma-Action-Plan-First-Aid-Colour-A4_v20.pdf​

– https://asthma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AA2025_Asthma-Action-Plan-First-Aid-BW-A4_v20-1.pdf

– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgW8d-xPSZU​

Cystic Fibrosis Australia

Cystic Fibrosis Donut: Looking into co-morbidities associated with CF

Consumer Connect: An interactive platform where monthly sessions are hosted by a range of people associated with CF. All sessions are recorded and available to watch for free.

Clinical Trial Finder: List of clinical trials being undertaken.

Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry: previous annual reports available

Lung Foundation Australia

Health Professional Referral form to the Lung Cancer Support Nurse

Find a Service – access Lung Foundation Services and ability to geolocate to Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs

Information and Support Centre – access to support to find relevant resources and services

National Asthma Council Australia

For Health Professionals:

Australian Asthma Handbook, The National Guidelines for Health Professionals

Resources page for Health Professionals

How-to video libraryincludes demonstrations of correct technique with all the main types of inhalers

One of NAC’s most popular activities is our national program of free asthma best practiceEducation workshops for primary health care professionals and allied health professionals.

My Asthma Guide
My Asthma Guide is a handbook designed to help patients understand and manage their asthma.

https://asthma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AA2025_Asthma-Action-Plan-First-Aid-Colour-A4_v20.pdf

– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgW8d-xPSZU

How-to video library
includes demonstrations of correct technique with all the main types of inhalers

One of NAC’s most popular activities is our national program of free asthma best practice
Education workshops for primary health care professionals and allied health professionals.