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Asthma is a common condition in which the bronchi (airways to the lungs), become irritated and inflamed, making it difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. The inflammation makes the airways produce extra mucus which causes a cough and further obstruction to airflow.

Some patients may suffer with severe asthma which requires very specialist treatment to reduce the amount of muscle around the airways.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to a group of conditions that affect your lungs and cause problems with your breathing. Our expert lung diagnostics and tailored treatment plans can help get your condition under control and work to improve your symptoms.

Sleep apnoea is a condition in which a patient stops breathing momentarily, but repeatedly, during sleep. If sleep apnoea is left untreated then the chances of developing other disorders such as ischaemic heart disease, diabetes, memory problems, dementia and stroke can increase.

In addition to having higher risks of developing the above problems, intrusive snoring can play a detrimental role in relationships. Our specialist respiratory team can offer a range of diagnostic and treatment options for sleep apnoea.

Read more about Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of over 100 lung conditions that cause stiffening, inflammation and progressive scarring to the lung tissue (fibrosis). The thickening and scarring of the lung tissue makes it harder for the lungs to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream, in turn reducing oxygen supply to vital organs. Our team has expertise in the specialist management of a wide range of these interstitial and rare lung diseases.

We offer a spirometry test, which is a specific type of lung function test that primarily measures the volume, capacity, and speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. It's crucial for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like asthma and COPD. During the test, you'll breathe into a mouthpiece connected to a machine, performing various breathing manoeuvres. This procedure takes 30 minutes to complete.

We also offer a spirometry with reversibility test which combines spirometry with a bronchodilator reversibility test. During this test, spirometry is done before and after you inhale a bronchodilator medication to see if your airways open up and improve lung function. This procedure takes approximately 45 minutes.

We offer a FeNO test which measures the level of fractional exhaled nitric oxide, an indicator of airway inflammation. This is a non-invasive test which helps in diagnosing and managing asthma by assessing inflammation levels in the lungs.

During the test, you will breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a handheld device, and the results will help interpret nitric oxide levels. The procedure is quick, taking only a few minutes, and provides valuable insights for optimal asthma management.