Posts by Team VIVA!
Kacey, 65 – Retiree, mother-to-one, grandmother-to-three & COPD patient who survived two episodes of pneumonia, CANBERRA
Mother-to-one, grandmother-to-three and geocaching enthusiast, Kacey, 65, Canberra, survived two episodes of pneumonia, in 2014 and 2015 respectively. During both episodes, Kacey experienced severe, prolonged coughing attacks. After her doctor tried various medications to manage her symptoms, Kacey was finally placed on beta blocker medication which significantly improved her breathing and restored her energy. Kacey…
Read MoreJenni, 65 – Retired manager & grandmother who developed chronic lung disease after a life-threatening episode of pneumonia, PERTH
A severe episode of pneumonia in August, 1998, rendered then manager, who working in a State government department, Jenni, 48, Perth, comatose and literally fighting for life. Her family members flew to Perth to be by her side, as doctors anticipated the worst. Yet remarkably, Jenni defied the odds, and survived the terrifying ordeal. The…
Read MoreMini Documentary – Lucy Morgan, Respiratory Physician & Lung Foundation Australia National Council member discusses the rise of a “fit & fabulous” Aussies in their mid-60s who are failing to protect against pneumococcal infection – May 13, 2016
Watch this mini documentary featuring respiratory physician & Lung Foundation Australia National Council member, A/Prof Lucy Morgan, discussing pneumococcal pneumonia & the importance of protecting against this often fatal lung infection. A/Prof Morgan reflects on the rise of a generation of healthy, fit & fabulous Australians in their mid-60s who love to travel & to…
Read MoreMini Documentary – Heather Allan, CEO, Lung Foundation Australia discusses the importance of Australians protecting against pneumococcal infection – May 13, 2016
Watch this mini documentary featuring Lung Foundation Australia, CEO, Heather Allan, discussing our new ‘Breathe well, age well’ research released on May 10, 2016 to coincide with Pneumonia Awareness Week, urging Australians at risk of pneumonia to protect themselves against infection, including vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia.
Read MoreMini Documentary – Leigh, 56, Sydney describes her harrowing tale of contracting bacterial pneumonia – May 13, 2016
Watch this mini documentary featuring mother, grandmother, accountant & cake decorator, Leigh, 56, Sydney describing the significant toll that contracting pneumonia has had on her health & lifestyle. Leigh was informed by her doctor that had she failed to seek medical attention, she could have died from the often fatal lung infection. Given her frightening,…
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