Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
The Chronic lung sickness (bronchiectasis) flipchart provides an illustrative introduction to the anatomy of the lungs and their function in the body; and an explanation of chronic lung sickness (bronchiectasis), its signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, relationship to other chronic deseases and implications for a healthy life.
Written in plain language for Indigenous adults and youth, the flipchart lists the tests that might be done to assess bronchiectasis and describes the different treatment, or management, options that may be prescribed, including pulmonary rehabilitation programs. It includes information on behavioural changes that can assist lung function and diagnosis questions for self-management.,
Notes
The Chronic Suppurative Lung Disease/Bronchiectasis flipchart was developed in consultation with Menzies School of Health Research, The Australian Lung Foundation, Asthma Foundation Northern Territory and the Menzies School of Health Research Indigenous Reference Group.,
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
Table of contents
The lungs -- What is chronic lung sickness? -- What causes chronic lung sickness? -- Risks for causing chronic lung sickness -- Signs and symptoms -- What if my child needs to go to hospital? -- Tests for chronic lung sickness/bronchiectasis -- Tests your child might have in hospital -- Physiotherapy -- How do I know if my child becomes unwell? -- Way to help improve your child's lungs -- Things to remember -- What will happen to my child when they grow up? -- Why are healthy lungs important?,