English 
简体中文 Lungs, Lung Disease and Overall Management
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will have:
- Increased knowledge of the lungs and the disease process.
- An understanding of the management of the underlying lung disease.
Facilitator:
This session may be facilitated by a respiratory nurse, physiotherapist or medical officer.
| Topic |
Content | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the disease process. – Chronic lung disease. | Normal lung function and respiratory anatomy. Definition and description of COPD, Interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer | Lung model / diagrams. Better Living with COPD (Ch 2 & 3) Topic 2 in the Better Living with your Lung Disease DVD Series ‘ How Do Your Lungs Work’ Resources on the LFA site: Lung cancer COPD Pulmonary Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Include fact sheets, infographics and videos. C.O.P.E.– Module 1, understanding your lungs and COPD |
| Risk factors for respiratory disease. | Smoking, pollution and occupational exposure infection, genetics Sedentary lifestyle and behaviour. | Diagram of FEV & Diagram of cycle of inactivity and dyspnoea Better Living with COPD (Ch 6 & 12) Take from here: Diagram of FEV1 versus age Resources on the LFA site: Lung cancer COPD Pulmonary Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension C.O.P.E.– Module 1, understanding your lungs and COPD |
| Diagnosis and monitoring of lung disease. | Lung function and other tests ( may include: CT scans, sputum and blood tests, chest x-ray) | Examples from your centre. Resources from the LFA site:
Chapter 4 (Lung function tests) Better living with COPD book. C.O.P.E– Module 1, understanding your lungs and COPD |
| Management options for lung disease. | Topic that could be covered include: Smoking cessation, Medications, Nutrition, Exercise and Physical activity, Pulmonary Rehabilitation,Oxygen therapy, Non-invasive ventilation, Surgical options. Step management of COPD |
Available options to assist smoking cessation locally. Better Living with COPD (Ch 6,7,10,11,14,15,17) LFA resources: Multiple options Quitting smoking: a patient’s perspective (video) C.O.P.E Module 3 |
| Collaborative care with a health care professional | Recognition of onset of flare ups & action plans Advance care directives and palliative care Developing a therapeutic alliance with your health care professional |
COPD Action Plan Bronchiectasis Action Plan LFA resource: understanding palliative care and advanced care planning C.O.P.E Module 3 C.O.P.E Module 5 |
