Educational Resources

Patient Resources

These resources are provided to support people living with pulmonary fibrosis. They cover a wide range of topics including information on common medications, support for managing symptoms, lifestyle advice and more.

The entire list is provided below, but you can also sort by the type of resource using the left-hand menu. 

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  1. What is Pulmonary Fibrosis/Interstitial Lung Disease? Disease Pathways and Treatments
    August 16, 2024

    Dr Chris Zappala (Respiratory & Sleep Specialist) provides an in-depth overview of pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.

  2. Managing Challenging Symptoms
    August 16, 2024

    Associate Professor Natasha Smallwood delves into managing challenging symptoms associated with pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.

  3. Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis
    August 16, 2024

    Associate Professor Lissa Spencer discusses the vital role of exercise in managing pulmonary fibrosis.

  4. Research and Latest Developments: What’s on the Horizon for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    August 16, 2024

    Professor Dan Chamber offers some insights on the latest research and developments in the field of pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.

  5. Embracing Hope: Navigating Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis/Interstitial Lung Disease – Panel session
    August 16, 2024

    A panel of clinicians and consumers on how they maintain hope while living with their lung condition, or what advice they provide to their patients on maintaining hope through the challenging times.

  6. Clinical Trials in Lung Fibrosis Fact Sheet
    July 25, 2024

    This fact sheet informs patients of the benefits of participating in a clinical trial and provides an understanding of the processes involved.

  7. Preventing and Managing Respiratory Infections
    July 25, 2024

    This booklet for people living with pulmonary fibrosis provides a range of strategies to help prevent respiratory infections and manage them when they do occur. It offers information on common infections as well as their symptoms.

  8. Rituximab Fact Sheet
    July 1, 2024

    This fact sheet has been designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the immunosuppressant medication, Rituximab (MabThera, Ruxience, Riximyo, Truxima).  

  9. Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis
    June 30, 2024

    This booklet contains information for people who have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and their Carers.

  10. Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis
    June 7, 2024

    In this webinar, a mixed panel of health professionals and consumers provide expert insights into what progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) is, how to manage symptoms like cough and breathlessness, strategies to help improve quality of life, building up your exercise tolerance, understanding the benefits of palliative care, and more.

  11. Updates on Treatments for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    March 22, 2024

    In this webinar, Professor Dan Chambers provides an overview of the current treatment options for pulmonary fibrosis as well as an insight into the latest advancements and breakthroughs emerging from clinical trials, offering a glimpse into the promising future of pulmonary fibrosis treatments. Two consumers living with pulmonary fibrosis also share their lived experience and practical tips for navigating day-to-day life on treatments.

  12. Anti-fibrotic Treatments for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    February 1, 2024

    This Ant​i-fibrotic Treatments for Pulmonary Fibrosis fact sheet provides an overview of pulmonary fibrosis medications, their role in pulmonary fibrosis, common side effects and how to manage them.

  13. Managing Progression in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    February 1, 2024

    This Managing Progression in Pulmonary Fibrosis fact sheet provides an understanding of progressive symptoms associated with pulmonary fibrosis and how to manage them. The resource also touches on planning for the future.

  14. Pirfenidone Fact Sheet
    October 23, 2023

    This resource is designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the antifibrotic medication Pirfenidone. It provides information on what this medication does, special precautions to follow, the side effects it may cause, and what monitoring you will require from your healthcare team.

  15. Influences of Air Quality on Lung Health
    October 13, 2023

    In this webinar, Professor Fay Johnston & Associate Professor Luke Knibbs provide insights into the effects of air quality on lung health.

  16. Mycophenolate Fact Sheet
    October 2, 2023

    This resource is designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the immunosuppressant medication, Mycophenolate (Cellcept, Myfortic). It provides information on what this medication does, special precautions to follow, the side effects it may cause, and what monitoring you will require from your healthcare team.

  17. Azathioprine Fact Sheet
    October 2, 2023

    This resource is designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the immunosuppressant medication Azathioprine (Imuran). It provides information on what this medication does, special precautions to follow, the side effects it may cause, and what monitoring you will require from your healthcare team.

  18. Nintedanib Fact Sheet
    October 1, 2023

    This resource is designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the antifibrotic medication, Nintedanib (Ofev). It provides information on what this medication does, special precautions to follow, the side effects it may cause, and what monitoring you will require from your healthcare team.

  19. Other Health Conditions and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Fact Sheet
    August 30, 2023

    This fact sheet provides information on common comorbidities that people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may experience.

  20. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Fact Sheet
    August 30, 2023

    This fact sheet is designed for newly diagnosed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients.

  21. Scleroderma and Interstitial Lung Disease
    June 5, 2023

    In this webinar, Dr Mathew Parker, Rheumatologist, and Dr Alan Teoh, Respiratory and Sleep Physician, along with patient Rossana Reyes, provided an overview of scleroderma and an insight into how to navigate the diagnosis and management of your condition, to get the most out of your treatment and care.

  22. Spotlight on Pulmonary Fibrosis Research
    May 22, 2023

    In this webinar, Prof Tamera Corte provided an exclusive update on the new Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis (CRE-PF), including an overview of the focus areas influencing pulmonary fibrosis research. Prof Dan Chambers and Prof Jo Dickinson joined to provide further insight into some of the latest research projects in pulmonary fibrosis, including genetic research, drug development and clinical trials.

  23. An Introduction to Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
    April 28, 2023

    In this webinar, Dr Hayley Barnes, Respiratory and Sleep Physician, and consumer advocate, Ted, provided an overview of hypersensitivity pneumonitis and an insight into how to navigate the diagnosis and management of your condition, to get the most out of your treatment and care

  24. Pulmonary Fibrosis – Lived Experience Panel Webinar
    October 5, 2022

    In this webinar, a pulmonary fibrosis patient panel of Linda, Lawrie, Vivienne and John shared their learnings and inspiring stories of their journey with pulmonary fibrosis from diagnosis and treatment, including medication and oxygen, through to the pre and post lung transplant journey. A/Prof Lauren Troy joined to share her clinical knowledge and perspective on each of the topics. 

  25. How Can Palliative Care Help You?
    September 5, 2022

    This fact sheet contains information about the multidisciplinary approach to care for life-limiting, incurable disease, relevant to some types of pulmonary fibrosis.

  26. Cough and Breathlessness
    September 1, 2022

    This booklet contains information about the causes of cough and breathlessness and how to help you manage these symptoms.

  27. An introduction to Connective Tissue Disease-associated Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD) webinar
    August 9, 2022

    This webinar provides an overview of CTD-ILD and insight into how to navigate the diagnosis and management journey to get the most out of your treatment and care. Presented by Dr Adelle Jee, Respiratory and Sleep Physician and Tania, who is living with anti-synthetase syndrome.

  28. Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis – How Can Oxygen Therapy Help?
    July 1, 2022

    This booklet has been designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis understand more about the use of oxygen therapy.

  29. Diet and Nutrition in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    March 30, 2022

    In this webinar, Accredited Practising Dietician, Christie Emsley, shares her expert knowledge on the role of diet and nutrition in the management of your lung condition, as well as how to manage medication side effects including weight loss and weight gain.

  30. Technology and Care in Pulmonary Fibrosis Management
    November 22, 2021

    Presenters Dr Laura Glenn and Professor Anne Holland. Technology has changed our day-to-day lives in many ways. Now, more than ever we are connecting in with others and accessing services and medical care through technology. This webinar explores how technology plays an important role in the self-management of your lung condition, and include an insight into the Interstitial Lung Disease app.

  31. Non-pharmacological Treatment
    November 1, 2021

    This booklet contains information about therapies which are not medicine for people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

  32. Preparing for Travel
    November 1, 2021

    This fact sheet contains information about preparing for travel for people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

  33. An Insight into the Impact of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Australia
    September 8, 2021

    This webinar provides an insight into the impact of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Australia. View Prof. Haydn Walters, Dr Ingrid Cox and Dr Qiang Zheng as they provide an overview of the University of Tasmania’s research into the epidemiology of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, including key statistics and the impact of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Australia.

  34. Lung Transplantation in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    June 10, 2021

    Join Respiratory Physician Dr Jeremy Wrobel and Karen a person living with pulmonary fibrosis patient to learn more about lung transplantation in pulmonary fibrosis and its place in current treatment.

  35. Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical Trials
    May 20, 2021

    Presenter: Prof Dan Chambers. This webinar for consumers provides an insight into clinical trials to help gain an understanding of what it means to participate in research and a pulmonary fibrosis clinical trial.

  36. Updates on Treatment and Management for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    October 27, 2020

    Respiratory and Sleep Physician Dr Greg Keir provides an update on recent changes in treatment and management of pulmonary fibrosis.

  37. Understanding Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning
    September 10, 2020

    Join Respiratory Physician A/Prof Nicole Goh to learn about palliative care and benefits of early engagement with this service.

  38. Managing Cough and Breathlessness in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    July 14, 2020

    In this comprehensive session, Amanda McAnulty, Senior Physiotherapist in pulmonary, cardiac and chronic disease rehabilitation, shares tips and advice for managing cough and breathlessness in pulmonary fibrosis.

  39. The Emotional Impact of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    November 1, 2019

    Presenter: Debra Sandford, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital. Debra shares information regarding the emotional impact of IPF and the importance of taking care of your emotional wellbeing

  40. Self-Management and Pulmonary Fibrosis
    November 1, 2019

    Presenter: Dr John Mackintosh, Respiratory and Lung Transplant Physician at Prince Charles Hospital. This webinar features information on self-management, including guidance on lifestyle and symptom management. John, an IPF patient advocate, also shares his experience of managing day-to-day with IPF.

  41. Oxygen Therapy and Pulmonary Fibrosis
    November 1, 2019

    Presenter: Susanne Webster, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. This webinar features information on oxygen therapy, including starting on oxygen, tips for incorporating oxygen into your life and travelling with oxygen.

  42. Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis
    October 3, 2018

    Presenter: James Walsh, Clinical Consultant Physiotherapist from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service and Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Unit at the Prince Charles Hospital. James shared his knowledge to help develop a better understanding of exercising with this condition and the benefits of exercise for people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

  43. Life with Current Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Medications: The Benefits and Side Effects
    June 8, 2018

    Presenters: Dr Gregory Keir and Bill Van Nierop.

  44. Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis

    This fact sheet provides practical knowledge and information on how to incorporate regular exercise into your everyday life. The resource covers topics such as how to get started with exercise, pulmonary rehabilitation, exercising safely and tips for exercising with a lung condition.

  45. Lung Transplant and Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

    This fact sheet provides an understanding of lung transplantation and information to support you through the different stages of the journey.

  46. Sarcoidosis of the Lung

    This fact sheet provides an understanding of the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of sarcoidosis. The resource provides information to support people living with sarcoidosis through symptom management, as well as an overview of the treatments available for sarcoidosis.

  47. Scleroderma with Interstitial Lung Disease

    This fact sheet contains information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management and treatments available for Systemic Sclerosis-related Interstitial Lung Disease (SSc-ILD).

  48. Connective Tissue Disease-associated Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD)

    This fact sheet provides an understanding of the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of CTD-ILD. The resource provides information to support with symptom management and provides an overview of the treatments available for CTD-ILD.

  49. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

    This fact sheet contains information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management and treatments available for hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

  50. Pulmonary Fibrosis Peer Connect Service

    The PF Peer Connect service, which is run by Lung Foundation Australia, matches people living with pulmonary fibrosis and their carers with someone going through a similar experience.

  51. Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Groups

    Support groups run by Lung Foundation Australia bring people with similar experiences together to help each other cope with challenges and encourage each other to live the best life possible.