Respiratory Health topics
Respiratory health - other
Find out the symptoms and treatment of other respiratory diseases, such as bronchitis, croup, cystic fibrosis, Legionnaires' disease, pleurisy, Pneumococcus, pneumonia, sinusitis, sore throat, tonsillitis and tuberculosis.
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha1-antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency is an inherited disorder that may lead to lung and/or liver disease. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of A1AT.
Asthma and respiratory problems linked to bushfires
Bushfire smoke increases the risk of respiratory problems, including asthma, as much as urban air pollution does, Australian research finds.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a viral chest infection that affects mainly babies under a year old and may cause breathing difficulties, wheeze and a cough.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis can be acute or chronic (long term) and is usually caused by viral or bacterial infection of the lungs. Find out the symptoms and treatment.
Croup
Croup is a viral infection affecting the larynx (voice box) and trachea (upper part of the windpipe).
Croup: symptoms and treatments
Croup, an inflammation of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea), is usually caused by an acute viral infection.
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common, genetic (inherited) disease that affects about one in every 3000 babies born.
Cystic fibrosis: fast facts
Some fast facts about cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition affecting one in every 2,500 Australian babies.
Haemophilus influenzae
The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause meningitis and epiglottitis.
Hendra horses may transmit virus before symptoms
Hendra-infected horses may transmit Hendra virus in secretions from the nose before they develop symptoms, a study suggests.
Hendra virus
Hendra virus was first isolated in an outbreak in humans and horses at a horse stud in Queensland. Find out the symptoms, tests and treatment of Hendra virus.
Hendra virus could vanish with vaccine
The deadly Hendra virus will likely disappear with widespread use of a new vaccine protecting horses, the CSIRO says.
Hendra virus rise linked to changing environment
Experts have linked the increasing prevalence of Hendra virus to human environmental impacts.
Hiccups: why do we hiccup?
Sometimes hiccups persist for a long period of time and can be a sign of an underlying condition.
Home oxygen precautions
Find out about the safety precautions you should follow when using home oxygen therapy.
Legionella risk at health spas
Spas and wellness centres ranked 11th in a list of possible sources of Legionnaires' disease and Legionella bacteria were found at 85 per cent of sites.
Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Symptoms are similar to severe flu symptoms and include dry cough.
Lung function tests
Learn how to prepare for a lung function test, and find out why lung function tests are useful management tools for people with asthma.
Lung transplant deaths linked to traffic pollution
Lung transplant patients who live near a main road are twice as likely to die from organ rejection as other lung transplant patients, a study shows.
Lungs and breathing
The lungs are the largest organ of the respiratory system. View our diagram of their structure.
Peak flow meters
Find out how using a peak flow meter and monitoring your peak expiratory flow (PEF) readings can help manage your asthma.
Pleurisy: treatments
Your doctor will treat pleurisy by treating its cause. Find out what the options are.
Pleurisy: what you need to know
Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, the 2-layer protective membrane around the lungs. Read all about it.
Pneumococcus
Pneumococcus, one of the most dangerous bacteria in the world, causes many types of infections including pneumonia, meningitis and middle ear infections.
Pneumonia in children
Sometimes respiratory infections can develop into pneumonia in children. Symptoms are rapid breathing and cough. The cause may be bacterial or viral or mycoplasma.
Pneumonia symptoms
The symptoms of pneumonia usually depend on the cause of the pneumonia, but some symptoms are common.
Pneumonia: diagnosis and treatment
Read all about how pneumonia is diagnosed and treated.
Pneumonia: what is it?
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection. Find out who suffers from pneumonia, what causes it, and who is at risk.
Post-nasal drip
Post-nasal drip is the drainage of mucus secretions from the nose or sinuses down the back of the throat, often causing cough.
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) happens when a blood clot blocks one of the arteries in the lungs. Find out about the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.
Pulmonary hypertension
Find out about pulmonary hypertension, a condition where the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs) is higher than normal.
Q fever spike linked to rainfall
Q fever, an influenza-like illness usually contracted through exposure to animals such as sheep and cows, is linked with high rainfall, researchers say.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis can result from infection or allergy, and can be easily treated.
Sore throat
Sore throats are usually self-limiting and clear up in a few days, but in some cases you should seek medical advice.
Sore throat treatments
Many medications are available without a prescription to ease the pain of a sore throat.
Sore throat: what you need to know
Sore throat - find out about home remedies, pain relief, when antibiotics are needed and when to see the doctor.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is common in children but anyone can catch it. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment for tonsillitis.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the germ Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis Q and A
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, potentially fatal, infection that most commonly affects the lungs.
Voice changes
Voice changes often happen with a number of minor illnesses, but sometimes a change in the voice can be a sign of a more serious problem.
Alpha1-antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency is an inherited disorder that may lead to lung and/or liver disease. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of A1AT.
Asthma and respiratory problems linked to bushfires
Bushfire smoke increases the risk of respiratory problems, including asthma, as much as urban air pollution does, Australian research finds.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a viral chest infection that affects mainly babies under a year old and may cause breathing difficulties, wheeze and a cough.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis can be acute or chronic (long term) and is usually caused by viral or bacterial infection of the lungs. Find out the symptoms and treatment.
Croup
Croup is a viral infection affecting the larynx (voice box) and trachea (upper part of the windpipe).
Croup: symptoms and treatments
Croup, an inflammation of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea), is usually caused by an acute viral infection.
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common, genetic (inherited) disease that affects about one in every 3000 babies born.
Cystic fibrosis: fast facts
Some fast facts about cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition affecting one in every 2,500 Australian babies.
Haemophilus influenzae
The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause meningitis and epiglottitis.
Hendra horses may transmit virus before symptoms
Hendra-infected horses may transmit Hendra virus in secretions from the nose before they develop symptoms, a study suggests.
Hendra virus
Hendra virus was first isolated in an outbreak in humans and horses at a horse stud in Queensland. Find out the symptoms, tests and treatment of Hendra virus.
Hendra virus could vanish with vaccine
The deadly Hendra virus will likely disappear with widespread use of a new vaccine protecting horses, the CSIRO says.
Hendra virus rise linked to changing environment
Experts have linked the increasing prevalence of Hendra virus to human environmental impacts.
Hiccups: why do we hiccup?
Sometimes hiccups persist for a long period of time and can be a sign of an underlying condition.
Home oxygen precautions
Find out about the safety precautions you should follow when using home oxygen therapy.
Legionella risk at health spas
Spas and wellness centres ranked 11th in a list of possible sources of Legionnaires' disease and Legionella bacteria were found at 85 per cent of sites.
Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Symptoms are similar to severe flu symptoms and include dry cough.
Lung function tests
Learn how to prepare for a lung function test, and find out why lung function tests are useful management tools for people with asthma.
Lung transplant deaths linked to traffic pollution
Lung transplant patients who live near a main road are twice as likely to die from organ rejection as other lung transplant patients, a study shows.
Lungs and breathing
The lungs are the largest organ of the respiratory system. View our diagram of their structure.
Peak flow meters
Find out how using a peak flow meter and monitoring your peak expiratory flow (PEF) readings can help manage your asthma.
Pleurisy: treatments
Your doctor will treat pleurisy by treating its cause. Find out what the options are.
Pleurisy: what you need to know
Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, the 2-layer protective membrane around the lungs. Read all about it.
Pneumococcus
Pneumococcus, one of the most dangerous bacteria in the world, causes many types of infections including pneumonia, meningitis and middle ear infections.
Pneumonia in children
Sometimes respiratory infections can develop into pneumonia in children. Symptoms are rapid breathing and cough. The cause may be bacterial or viral or mycoplasma.
Pneumonia symptoms
The symptoms of pneumonia usually depend on the cause of the pneumonia, but some symptoms are common.
Pneumonia: diagnosis and treatment
Read all about how pneumonia is diagnosed and treated.
Pneumonia: what is it?
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection. Find out who suffers from pneumonia, what causes it, and who is at risk.
Post-nasal drip
Post-nasal drip is the drainage of mucus secretions from the nose or sinuses down the back of the throat, often causing cough.
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) happens when a blood clot blocks one of the arteries in the lungs. Find out about the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.
Pulmonary hypertension
Find out about pulmonary hypertension, a condition where the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs) is higher than normal.
Q fever spike linked to rainfall
Q fever, an influenza-like illness usually contracted through exposure to animals such as sheep and cows, is linked with high rainfall, researchers say.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis can result from infection or allergy, and can be easily treated.
Sore throat
Sore throats are usually self-limiting and clear up in a few days, but in some cases you should seek medical advice.
Sore throat treatments
Many medications are available without a prescription to ease the pain of a sore throat.
Sore throat: what you need to know
Sore throat - find out about home remedies, pain relief, when antibiotics are needed and when to see the doctor.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is common in children but anyone can catch it. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment for tonsillitis.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the germ Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis Q and A
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, potentially fatal, infection that most commonly affects the lungs.
Voice changes
Voice changes often happen with a number of minor illnesses, but sometimes a change in the voice can be a sign of a more serious problem.
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