Respiratory Medicine
Trusted respiratory care for breathing difficulties, chest conditions, lung infections, and sleep-related disorders.
About Department
Breathing well is fundamental to everyday life. At PB Health, our Respiratory Medicine department is built to serve patients across the community from children with recurrent chest infections to adults managing asthma or chronic cough, and seniors dealing with breathlessness or sleep disturbances.
Core Capabilities
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Diagnose and manage common and complex respiratory conditions
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Conduct pulmonary function tests to assess lung health
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Perform bronchoscopy for airway evaluation and intervention
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Diagnose and treat sleep apnoea and sleep-related breathing disorders
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Support patients with chronic lung diseases through long-term care plans
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Coordinate with critical care teams for patients with serious respiratory illness
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Guide patients on smoking cessation, lung health, and preventive care
Clinical Focus Areas
- Asthma — acute attacks and long-term management
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Bronchiectasis
- Recurrent Chest Infections
- Pneumonia (community-acquired and hospital-acquired)
- Tuberculosis (TB) — diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
- Pleural Effusion (fluid around the lungs)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
- Snoring disorders
- Daytime fatigue linked to poor sleep quality
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Occupational Lung Disorders
- Lung Nodules — evaluation and monitoring
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Acute Breathlessness
- Respiratory Failure — inpatient and ICU-level support
- Lung Cancer screening and early detection for high-risk patients
- Diagnostic workup and coordination for lung malignancies
What To Expect
Your previous reports, imaging, and referral notes are reviewed in advance so that we can make the most of your consultation time and avoid unnecessary repeat tests.
The PB Health Advantage
Most respiratory conditions can be diagnosed and managed right here. We bring specialist-level pulmonology care to your community.
Need Expert Respiratory Care?
Whether it is a persistent cough, breathlessness, a chronic lung condition, or a sleep-related concern, our respiratory team is here to help. We offer reliable, accessible, specialist-led care close to where you live.
FAQs
If you have a cough lasting more than three weeks, recurring chest infections, wheezing, unexplained breathlessness, night-time snoring with daytime tiredness, or have been diagnosed with asthma or COPD and feel your symptoms are not well controlled.
