Monday, May 21, 2012

Respiratory Care

Health Professional websites for Asthma and Respiratory Education
Australian Asthma and Respiratory Educators Association
Health Promotion - Resources and training for Health Professionals
Thoracic Society of Australia and NZ

COPD vs Asthma Alogorithm - This algorithm assists with Spirometry data interpretation to distinguish between Asthma and COPD

 Daily Asthma Symptoms Diary - To assist in recording asthma symptoms and medication use over a 2 week period. It improves reliability of symptom reporting and medication use.
Asthma

National Asthma Council
On this webiste you will find:
Written Asthma Action Plan
Asthma Management Handbook (Clinical Guidelines)
Spirometry resources
Patient and clinical information

Asthma Foundation Victoria
Patient Information Packs - in English and other languages
School Action Plans
Anaphylaxis Information
Allergy

Australasian Society for Clinical Immunology and Asthma
Anaphlaxis Action Plan for patients
Care for Eczema
Links to Clinical Services
Smoking Cessation

Attached you'll find the List of services in Eastern Metro Melbourne. February 2010
Quit www.quit.org.au Tel. 13 7848
Resources for smoking cessation in English and other languages
On-line coaching
Free Quit pack
COPD

LungNet - Australian Lung Foundation
Resources for patients and Health Professionals
COPD-X plan - Clinical Guidelines
Patient Information and support for COPD, other respiratory conditions and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Home Oxygen Information
COPD Action Plan

The COPD Patient Education Guide - Published by Eastern Health is available (Cost - $10.00)
jan.steward@easternhealth.org.au. Tel. 9871 3292