Airways Diseases

Asthma

Asthma is a common chronic lung disease which presents with episodes of cough, chest tightness, wheeze and shortness of breath. Asthma is caused by narrowing of the airways (breathing tubes) due to inflammation and muscle spasm within the airways. Diagnosis of asthma requires breathing tests. Usually it is easily treatable with preventative inhalers, but can be dangerous if left untreated.

COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis

these chronic lung conditions are usually related to smoking and present with long-term cough and / or breathlessness. They are diagnosed by breathing tests and imaging and treated with inhalers, pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen in some cases. Smoking cessation is important.   

Bronchiectasis

Is a chronic lung condition where the airways (breathing tubes) are too wide and sputum (phlegm) builds up in the airways. Symptoms include a long-standing “chesty” or “wet” cough and a tendency towards frequent or prolonged chest infections. Bronchiectasis is caused by a wide range of underlying conditions including previous respiratory infections, asthma, COPD, reflux, immune deficiencies and autoimmune conditions.  Chronic, productive cough requires investigation with a CT scan of the chest. Treatment of bronchiectasis is targeted towards the underlying cause but also includes airway clearance/chest physiotherapy and antibiotics.

Smoking-related lung disease

Includes emphysema, COPD, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, lung cancer and some forms of interstitial lung disease. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Conditions we treat

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Symptoms

Cough

Wheeze

Breathlessness

Sleepiness

Snoring

Insomnia/Difficulty sleeping

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Airways Diseases

Asthma

COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis

Bronchiectasis

Smoking-related lung disease

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Respiratory Infections

Pneumonia

Post infections syndromes

Pleural infections and effusions

Pulmonary abscesses

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections

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Interstitial Lung Diseases

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Connective tissue disease-related ILD

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Silicosis

Asbestosis

Cystic lung disease

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Investigation of Radiological abnormalities

Suspected lung cancer/mesothelioma

Lung nodules and masses

Interstitial lung abnormalities

Lymphadenopathy

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Pulmonary Vascular Conditions

Pulmonary embolus

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary AVM

Pulmonary vasculitis

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Sleep Disorders

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Insomnia

Restless Legs Syndrome and Parasomnias