Pulmonary / Respiratory Medicine
Care for asthma, COPD, lung infection and sleep-related breathing problems
Overview
Respiratory medicine treats the airways and lungs. Persistent cough, breathlessness and wheeze are the common presentations, and each needs to be distinguished carefully since treatment differs widely.
Long-term conditions such as asthma and COPD are best managed with correct inhaler technique, trigger avoidance and a written plan for what to do when symptoms flare.
Procedures & treatments
- Lung function assessment
- Asthma and COPD treatment planning
- Inhaler technique training
- Nebulisation and oxygen therapy
- Treatment of pneumonia and chest infection
- Sleep-related breathing evaluation
Conditions we treat
- Asthma
- COPD and chronic bronchitis
- Pneumonia and chest infections
- Persistent cough
- Allergic airway disease
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Breathlessness on exertion
Why it helps
- Fewer flare-ups with a written action plan
- Correct inhaler use, which many patients get wrong
- Prompt treatment of chest infections
- Advice on smoking cessation and air quality
Frequently asked questions
Are inhalers habit-forming?
No. They deliver medicine directly to the airways in small doses and are safer than long-term tablets for most patients.
How long should a cough last before I get it checked?
A cough lasting more than three weeks, or one with blood, weight loss or fever, should be evaluated.
Can asthma be cured?
It is controlled rather than cured, and well-controlled asthma allows a completely normal life.
This page is general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult our doctors for diagnosis and treatment.