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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/bronchiolitis
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/shisha-tobacco-harms-fact-sheet-for-the-community
01 May 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of health harms of shisha tobacco.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/legionnaires-disease
01 Nov 2009... A guide to Legionnaire's disease, including causes, prevention, symptoms and treatment.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/living-with-occupational-lung-disease
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/lung-cancer-guide-to-best-cancer-care
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. Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/getting-the-best-advice-and-care-a-guide-for-those-affected-by-lung-cancer
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/crystalline-silica-health-assessments
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/healthy-lungs-at-work
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/protect-yourself-from-thunderstorm-asthma-poster
01 Dec 2021... A poster with information on how to protect yourself from thunderstorm asthma.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-to-use-a-puffer-and-spacer-to-deliver-asthma-medications-to-a-child-4-years-and-older
01 Jul 2019... The videos provide instructions on how to use a spacer to administer asthma medication to children four years and older.
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