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01 May 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of health harms of shisha tobacco.

Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in young children, caused by a viral infection of the lungs. The infection causes inflammation and mucus to build up in the airways, making it more difficult to breathe.Bronchiolitis is most common in babies under six months, but sometimes occurs in babies up to 12 months old.

01 Feb 2021... Information on why it is important that people who work with crystalline silica have a respiratory health assessment, what an assessment involves, who can do assessments, and tests.

01 Nov 2009... A guide to Legionnaire's disease, including causes, prevention, symptoms and treatment.

01 Nov 2018... This guide explains what you can expect when care is delivered according to the principles and contains advice on actions you can take to help you receive best practice lung cancer care.

01 May 2017... A factsheet for businesses providing a summary of victorian tobacco control laws that apply to the sale, advertising and use of shisha tobacco for businesses.

01 Aug 2019... If your baby is not breathing this fact sheet will explain how to perform resuscitation on your baby.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have lung cancer or could have lung cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.   

01 Jan 2023... If your work environment is dusty, such as a construction site, mine, quarry, or factory, or you are exposed to fumes or gases, you should be concerned about your lung health.  This fact sheet provides a brief overview of what you and your employer can do in your work environment, as well as what you can do yourself to protect you and your mates’ lung health at work.

01 May 2023... This booklet has been designed to help people understand more about the different types of occupational lung diseases, and how they are typically diagnosed and managed.  The booklet also contains information on looking after yourself while living with an occupational lung disease, including how to maintain your mental health.

01 Dec 2021... A poster with information on how to protect yourself from thunderstorm asthma.

01 Jul 2019... The videos provide instructions on how to use a spacer to administer asthma medication to children four years and older.

01 Jul 2019... These videos provide instruction on how to manage an asthma attack following the Kids Asthma First Aid Plan (NAC).

01 May 2017... This fact sheet provides general guidance on the smoking restrictions in outdoor drinking areas and their interaction with smoke-free outdoor dining areas, from 1 August 2017.

01 Aug 2017... This fact sheet provides general guidance on the smoking ban in outdoor dining areas and complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.

01 Aug 2017... Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a type breathing support therapy used to stop the airways from being obstructed during sleep. It is used to treat a condition called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

01 Nov 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of tobacco control laws that apply to the sale, advertising and use of shisha tobacco for the community.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have lung cancer or could have lung cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.    This audio resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your  language.

01 Jul 2024... Working in certain industries, such as construction, mining and quarrying, manufacturing and tunnelling, can increase your risk of breathing in hazardous dusts, (including silica dust), fumes, gases, or vapours. It is important to discuss your workplace and exposures with your doctor. Even if you are not experiencing any symptoms, your doctor should be aware of where you work, as it can take a long time for illness to develop. This checklist is a guide to help you prepare for your appointment and share this important information with your doctor. 

01 Aug 2018... Find out more about thunderstorm asthma and how it affects people with asthma and hay fever.

09 Aug 2018... The active cycle of breathing is a technique used for the clearance of excess secretions from the lungs and improving ventilation of the lungs. This info sheet lists the steps involved in the active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT).

Information about the BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccination to help prevent tuberculosis (TB), including who should have the vaccination and who should not, its advantages and disadvantages, and the side effects.

Smoke from fires can reduce air quality in rural and urban areas and exposure to smoke can affect you and your family's health. Find out more about how smoke can affect your health and the actions you can take to avoid or reduce potential health effects.

02 Jul 2023... Construction materials such as sandstone, concrete and bricks can contain up to 90% silica dust. When drilling on these materials, you can generate and breathe in fine crystalline silica dust, which can cause serious illnesses such as silicosis and lung cancer.

12 Jul 2024... If your work environment is dusty, such as in construction, mining and quarrying, manufacturing or tunnelling, or you are exposed to fumes or gases, you should be concerned about your lung health. This video explains what you and your employer can do in your work environment and provides information on what you can do yourself to protect you and your mates’ lung health at work.

29 Mar 2010... The active cycle of breathing is a technique used for the clearance of excess secretions from the lungs and improving ventilation of the lungs. This diagram demonstrates how to do this active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT).  The team at Health Translations are aware that these resources need reviewing, however we received feedback that they are still used frequently and were requested to leave them up. 

30 Nov 2016... Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs (the pleura), caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibres.  This resource explains what to expect with pleural mesothelioma during each stage of treatment and beyond. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, living with cancer, and where to go for Mesothelioma support.

01 Jul 2024... This fact sheet provides an overview of silica and silicosis. Topics discussed include: How common is silicosis? Symptoms Diagnosis Prognosis Management Current treatment options Self-management Legal and financial advice

01 Jul 2019... The videos provide instruction on the use of a spacer with a mask attached to administer asthma medication to children 0-4 years.

01 Aug 2017... Bi-level positive airway pressure (Bi-PAP) therapy is a type of breathing support used during sleep for people central sleep apnoea. This fact sheet provides information on the use, care and management of bi-level positive airway pressure devices.

01 May 2017... A summary of the smoking ban in outdoor dining areas at food fairs and other organised events on complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.

01 May 2017... A summary of the new smoke-free outdoor dining laws for the community on complying with Victoria's smoke-free outdoor dining laws from 1 August 2017.