We provide the following publications about living with various chest conditions. If you would like to use the 'read out loud' option for PDFs then you will need to save a copy onto your computer. You can then open the document using Adobe Reader and chose 'read out loud' option from the 'view' menu.

Booklets

• Living With Bronchiectasis (PDF)
• Living With COPD (PDF)
• Living With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (PDF)

Essential Guides

• Alcohol (PDF)
• Breathlessness (PDF)
• Cholesterol (PDF)
• COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (PDF)
• Driving with a Medical Condition (PDF)
• Healthy Eating (PDF)
• Healthy Weight (PDF)
• Mental Wellbeing (PDF)
• Physical Activity (PDF)
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PDF)
• Salt (PDF)
• Stopping Smoking (PDF)
• Tiredness and Fatigue (PDF)
• Type 2 Diabetes (PDF)
• Work and Financial Support (PDF)

Factsheets

• Air Travel (PDF)
• Holiday Information (PDF)
• How To Make The Most Of A Visit To Your Doctor (PDF)
• Travel and motor insurance (PDF)
• Understanding Your Home Oxygen Therapy (PDF)

Resources for health professionals

• Traffic Lights for COPD (PDF)

Please note: This resource is used to help COPD management. The traffic light system should be discussed with patients before use.

How to order

You can use our online order form.

• Most resources are available free of charge in Scotland. If you require more than 100 of each please contact the Health Information team.
• Charges apply for orders outside of Scotland. Individual prices are shown for other items.
• Please allow 28 days for delivery.
• Large print and other formats are available on request.

Any questions?

• Call the Health Information Team on 0131 225 6963
• Email us at: publications@chss.org.uk

About our health information resources

• All our health information resources are based on the best available evidence.
• The content has undergone peer, patient and expert review.
• CHSS takes no responsibility for the consequences of error, loss or damage suffered by users of any information published on these pages and the downloaded literature.
• The information is presented in a clear, easy to understand format, together with comprehensive lists of useful contacts and services.
• The information does not replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare professional. If you have concerns or queries about any aspect of your health, please seek advice from a properly qualified health worker.