Breathing problems and shortness of breath
“You never think much about breathing until it is all you ever think about” Tim Winton What is shortness of breath? Shortness of breath or “dyspnoea” is a term used…
Breathing problems and shortness of breath
Insomnia
What is insomnia? Most people at some stage in their lives will experience difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. This is called insomnia. Mild insomnia is very common and lasts…
Lung Nodules and Masses
A lung nodule is a spot in your lung which measures less than 3cm which can be seen on X-Ray or CT scan of your lungs. When a spot is greater than 3cm, it is called a lung mass. Often lung nodules and masses…
Pulmonary Fibrosis
What is Pulmonary Fibrosis? Pulmonary fibrosis is when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. Over time, the damaged areas of your lungs become thickened and stiff due to scar tissue and this makes it harder for oxygen to get from your lungs into your blood.
Bronchiectasis
What is bronchiectasis? Bronchiectasis is a lung condition affecting the airways of the lungs. The airways become widened and floppy, leading to a large amount of mucous build up, resulting…
Asthma
Asthma is a lung condition that may affect you at any age. Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways (tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs). Your airway can then become…
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
What is OSA? Obstructive sleep apnoea is when there is partial or complete blockage of airflow through your upper part of their airway in the throat. This can occur repeatedly…
Tiredness and Sleepiness
When is it abnormal? Everyone has days when they feel sleepier than usual. We have all experienced the consequences of “pulling an all-nighter”. However, if you feel sleepy often during the day or you regularly struggle to stay awake while sitting on the couch or at work
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What is COPD? COPD is a progressive lung disease where the breathing tubes (bronchioles) and air sacs (alveoli) of your lungs have been damaged. It is also commonly referred to…
Wheeze
What is wheeze? A wheeze is an abnormal high-pitched breathing noise. The sound is produced by vibration of the walls of a narrowed airway. This can happen at any point…