Chest publications

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)
• Oxygen Therapy (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)

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.
• 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.
• CHSS take no responsibility for the consequences of error, loss or damage suffered by users of any information published on these pages and the downloaded literature.