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.
What We Are Equipped to Do
- Diagnose and manage common and complex respiratory conditions
- Conduct pulmonary function tests to assess lung health
- Perform bronchoscopy for airway evaluation and intervention
- Diagnose and treat sleep apnoea and sleep-related breathing disorders
- Support patients with chronic lung diseases through long-term care plans
- Coordinate with critical care teams for patients with serious respiratory illness
- Guide patients on smoking cessation, lung health, and preventive care
How We Care for You
We believe that good respiratory care is not just about treating a diagnosis, it is about understanding the person behind it. At PB Health, your respiratory care journey begins with a thorough consultation where we take the time to understand your symptoms, your lifestyle, your work environment, and your medical history.
From there, our team coordinates investigations, imaging, and procedures in a structured way minimising unnecessary visits and delays. When your condition requires input from other specialties such as cardiology, surgery, or oncology, our in-house teams collaborate directly to manage your care under one roof wherever possible.
For patients who need referral to a higher centre for advanced tertiary intervention, we ensure smooth coordination and continued follow-up care on your return.
Conditions We Treat
What To Expect During Your Care
- Before Your Appointment: 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.
- At Your Consultation: Your doctor will take a detailed history covering your symptoms, smoking history, work environment, allergies, sleep patterns, and family history. This helps us identify the root cause of your condition, not just treat the surface symptoms.
- Investigations on the Same Day: For most patients, basic investigations including lung function tests, oxygen assessment, and blood work can be arranged on the same day as your consultation, minimising the number of visits you need to make.
- Clear Explanation Before Any Procedure: If you need a bronchoscopy, sleep study, or chest drain procedure, our team will walk you through what to expect including preparation, what happens during the procedure, sedation, and recovery in plain, easy-to-understand language.
- Transparent Decisions, Together: Your diagnosis and treatment options will always be discussed with you and your family. We encourage questions and work collaboratively with you to choose the path that suits your health needs and lifestyle.
- Ongoing Support: For patients with chronic conditions, we establish structured follow-up plans so that your lung health is monitored over time and your treatment is adjusted as needed.
Respiratory Services & Procedures
Pulmonary Diagnostics
Spirometry and full pulmonary function testing (PFT). FeNO testing for asthma evaluation. Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. Oxygen saturation and desaturation assessment. Exercise tolerance testing.
Bronchoscopy & Airway Procedures
Flexible bronchoscopy for airway evaluation. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Endobronchial and transbronchial biopsy. Foreign body removal. Therapeutic airway interventions.
Sleep Medicine Services
Overnight sleep studies (polysomnography). CPAP/BiPAP initiation and titration. Sleep apnoea diagnosis and ongoing management. Counselling for sleep hygiene and lifestyle.
Pleural & Chest Procedures
Thoracentesis for pleural effusion drainage. Pleural biopsy. Intercostal chest drain placement. Ultrasound-guided pleural procedures.
Respiratory Rehabilitation
Structured pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy. Inhaler technique review and education. Smoking cessation support and counselling.
Preventive & Screening Services
Lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals. Vaccination guidance (influenza, pneumococcal). COPD and asthma management programs. Workplace respiratory health screening.
The PB Health Advantage in Respiratory Care
- Accessible, Community-Based Care: Most respiratory conditions can be diagnosed and managed right here. We bring specialist-level pulmonology care to your community.
- Prompt Appointments & Investigations: We prioritise reducing wait times for consultations, lung function tests, and bronchoscopy so that your diagnosis and treatment begin without unnecessary delay.
- Specialist-Led Clinics: Dedicated respiratory clinics for asthma, COPD, sleep medicine, and chest infections led by trained pulmonologists, not junior staff.
- Personalised Treatment Plans: Every care plan is built around your specific condition, lifestyle, occupation, and long-term health goals. We do not apply a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Patient-First Communication: We explain your condition and options in clear language. You will always know what is happening and why before any investigation or procedure.
- Safe & Evidenced-Based Practice: We follow strict infection-control protocols, bronchoscope sterilisation standards, and evidence-based care pathways to ensure patient safety at every step.
- Coordinated Multidisciplinary Care: When your condition requires input from cardiology, surgery, or critical care, our in-house teams work together seamlessly for integrated treatment.
- Smooth Tertiary Referral When Needed: For conditions requiring advanced tertiary intervention beyond our scope, we facilitate timely referrals and maintain continuity of follow-up care.
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.
