“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…
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…
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…
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…
What is 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…