Patient Resources

Link to Resources:

Asthma Basic Facts

Medications and Devices 

Things to Ask and Tell Your Doctor

Asthma First Aid – Also available as a full set for specific medications

Asthma Consult Checklist – New Diagnosis

Asthma Consult Checklist – Review

Asthma Consult Checklist – Flare Ups

After Hospital Asthma Pack

Asthma Review Worksheet – For patients to complete

Translated Resources for Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, Dinka, Nepali, Swahili, Vietnamese.

Translated topics(some topics not available): 10 Ways to Live Well with Asthma, Asthma Action Plan templates, Asthma First Aid, and What your doctor needs to know.

Contact Asthma Australia on 1800 278 462(1800 ASTHMA) if you are interested in obtaining an Asthma Education Flip Chart for Health Professionals.

Education:

Asthma in Australia: Practical Solutions for Challenges in Primary Care

Spirometry for Healthcare Professionals

Inhaler technique videos – Short videos to assist people with asthma with demonstration of correct technique.

Resources:

Asthma Action Plans – Print friendly colour and black and white versions available

Health Professional Resources Main Page

Asthma Connect: Services for Health Professionals

Homes, Health and Asthma

Asthma in Pregnancy Toolkit

Referrrals:

Asthma Referral Resources for Health Professionals

COPD Action Plans, available in:

• English

• Te reo Māori

• Tongan

• Samoan 

• Simplified Chinese

Breathlessness Quick Reference Guide

•  English

• Te reo Māori

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

 List of regional Asthma Societies throughout NZ

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 Improvement Resources

Clinical Trial Finder: List of clinical trials being undertaken.

CF Drug Development Pipeline

Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry: previous annual reports available

2022 Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Medical Conference: Access available for a fee

Facts, figures, and resources

COPD

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Lung Cancer

Link to HP Referral form to the Lung Cancer Support Nurse

Bronchiectasis

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Occupational Lung Disease

chILD

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

All Resources Search Function

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

Vaping

Oxygen

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

For Health Professionals:

Australian Asthma Handbook, The National Guidelines for Health Professionals

Resources page for Health Professionals

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

Education and training for Health Professionals

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.

Two training formats are available, face to face workshops and online webinars. These are facilitated by members of the NAC’s team of experienced respiratory experts, including Asthma and Respiratory educators, respiratory scientists, GPs and nurse practitioners.

For Patients and Carers:

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

Resources page for patients and carers