Table 1.

Education topics

Topics that may be suitable for group sessions	Topics that may require individual consultation
Information about the lungs, lung diseases and respiratory medications	Smoking cessation
Exacerbations: prevention and management including action plans	Inhaler technique
Benefits of physical activity and exercise	Nutrition
Causes and management of breathlessness	Oxygen therapy
Coping with chronic lung disease, management of depression, anxiety and panic attacks	Instruction in airway clearance techniques
Communication with health professionals	Issues related to travelling with lung disease
Community resources including home care options	Sexual intimacy
	Continence
	Advanced care planning and end-of-life decision-making