News

COPD Algorithm

For assistance in differentiating COPD from asthma there is an online COPD Algorithm available from the Department of General Practice, University of Adelaide.

To access the algorithm see Management Tools -  COPD Algorithm

World COPD Day

Information on World COPD Day activities will be posted here soon.

Resources

COPD e-Newsletter

COPD e News - Latest Issue	2006 April
COPD e News - Issue 6	2005 February
COPD e News - Issue 5	2004 August
COPD e News - Issue 4	2003 December
COPD e News - Issue 3	2002 November
COPD e News - Issue 2	2002 September
COPD e News - Issue 1	2002 March

Links

International COPD Coalition	http://www.internationalcopd.org
Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)	http://www.goldcopd.com
Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand	http://www.thoracic.org.au
LungNet Australian Patient Support Network	http://www.lungnet.com.au

Patient Leaflets

Learning About Lung Health

The Lungs - An Overview of How They Work

Better Living with COPD

COPD - Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema

Home Oxygen Treatment

Lung Function Tests

Lung Transplantation

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Peak Flow Meter, How to keep a Peak Flow Chart

Publications

COPD-X Management Guidelines

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Case Statement

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Economic Case Statement

COPD-X Checklist

COPD Action Plan

COPD Prevalence and Treatment - An under-recognised and under-treated burden, November 2004 675 KB PDF File (Adobe Reader required)