Screening for lung cancer has been a long and complex story, but we now know that using low dose CT scanning, which is a way of taking pictures of the chest, we can identify people who get lung cancer and reduce their risk of dying from lung cancer.
Cancer Care Respiratory HealthDr Norman Swan discusses the importance of general mask hygiene and advises of ways to keep them clean and let's us know how often to change them.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Respiratory HealthDr Norman Swan explains that despite being under-diagnosed, Australia is in a much better situation then Britain because of our testing regime.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Coronavirus symptoms Respiratory HealthTuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily comes in through the respiratory tract.
Respiratory HealthSymptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Find out how to protect yourself.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Respiratory HealthSymptoms of pneumonia usually depend on the cause, but common symptoms include cough, chest pain, fever and breathlessness. Young people usually recover quickly, but many people feel tired for several weeks afterwards.
Respiratory HealthHaving the flu vaccine will reduce your chance of catching flu this winter.
Respiratory HealthFlu vaccine won't protect you against coronavirus. They are completely different viruses, and flu vaccine will only protect you against influenza.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Respiratory HealthWhere can you get a flu shot this year?
Respiratory HealthThe flu vaccine is free for several groups of people under the National Immunisation Program.
Respiratory HealthWhen is the best time to get vaccinated against the influenza?
Respiratory HealthWho should have a flu vaccination in 2020?
Respiratory HealthIn 2020, all Australians should get a flu vaccine as early as possible, as the COVID-19 pandemic converges on our flu season.
Respiratory HealthWashing your hands is the most critically important thing you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19.
Coronavirus - COVID-19 Respiratory HealthPost-nasal drip is the feeling of mucus moving down the back of the throat. You may get it if the mucus in your nose and sinuses becomes thicker or increases.
Respiratory HealthResearchers may have uncovered a benefit of vitamin D in reducing risk of acute respiratory tract infection.
Latest Health News Respiratory HealthWhen you have a chesty cough (wet, productive or phlegmy) your chest feels heavy and you may cough up mucus or phlegm. Find out what products are available for a chesty cough.
Respiratory HealthA study looks at the effects of global warming on the health and wellbeing of people living in three of Australia’s capital cities and finds that one city will fare better than the rest.
Latest Health News Respiratory HealthSneezing is a normal defence mechanism and new research show that sneezing is much more complex than first thought.
Latest Health News Respiratory HealthCystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common serious genetic condition in Australia, affecting one in every 2500 babies. Boys and girls are affected equally.
Respiratory HealthWhooping cough is a highly infectious disease that causes sudden attacks of coughing that often end in a high-pitched whooping sound. The cough commonly persists for up to 3 months.
Respiratory HealthIn people with emphysema, the walls of the tiny air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become gradually damaged, causing breathing difficulties. Smoking is the main cause of this condition.
Respiratory HealthThis year by March there have been 6 times more cases of flu than at the same time last year. So how can you protect yourself and what should you do if you get flu?
Latest Health News Respiratory HealthThere are treatments to help you feel better when you have flu. Which ones are right for you will depend on your symptoms and whether you are at increased risk of severe disease and complications.
Respiratory Health