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Respiratory Care WA expands regional reach with first specialist children’s pop-up clinic in Albany

Respiratory Care WA is beginning the year by expanding specialist respiratory services to Albany, delivering the organisation’s first children’s specialist clinic in Western Australia’s Great Southern region. Supported by Telethon, the clinics will run over two days, from 22 to…
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Creating an asthma-aware school. Why awareness and preparation matter

Colleen, a teacher who lives with asthma, knows how quickly symptoms can appear and how important it is to feel prepared, especially in the classroom. Drawing on her experiences and Respiratory Care WA training, she shares insights on creating a…
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Bushfires and asthma. How to prepare this season

Recent data from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) shows there were more than 5,000 bushfires recorded statewide during 2024-25. With the fire-risk season typically peaking in early summer until early autumn, people living with asthma or COPD…
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Making a splash: Why swimming is a smart choice for people with asthma

Why swimming works for asthma Exercise can feel challenging when you have asthma. Cold air, sudden exertion, and allergens like pollen can all trigger symptoms. Swimming offers a warm and humid environment that reduces airway stress, making it a gentler…
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Our impact in 2024-25: Supporting more Western Australians than ever before

Over the past 12 months, together we have: Supported 7,307 people with personalised respiratory services, including more than 3,000 adults and 4,000 children and their families Delivered 1,227 free lung function tests Connected 477 families with a Children’s Respiratory Specialist…
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New lung function technology boosts Respiratory Care WA’s diagnostic capability

These advanced systems combine four tests in one—Spirometry, FOT, FeNO and DLCO, providing clinicians with comprehensive tools to assess how effectively the lungs transfer oxygen into the bloodstream. Suitable for both children and adults, the machines offer faster, more accurate…
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Thousands of Western Australians may have undiagnosed COPD

Older people, those living in regional and remote areas, and people in lower-income communities are most at risk. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are 2.5 times more likely to develop COPD than non-Indigenous Australians. Geoffrey, 72, was diagnosed with…
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Medical Forum – Spirometry testing is falling – how GPs can reverse the trend

Declining rates of spirometry testing is posing a problem for COPD diagnosis and management, writes Rael Rivers, acting chief executive of Respiratory Care WA and Dr Li Ping Chung, Respiratory Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital for Medical Forum. "We're seeing…
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Changing the conversation: What palliative care really means in respiratory health

Jacqui: It’s not just end-of-life care Palliative care isn’t just for the final stages of illness. In respiratory care, it’s about improving quality of life at every stage — physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially.  Our role as respiratory nurses is to…
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New respiratory clinic for children under six helps families gain clarity

To support families, Respiratory Care WA has launched a dedicated bulk-billed clinic for children under six years old, currently running fortnightly and overseen by Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Specialist Dr James Gibbons.   “Identifying and managing respiratory disease early is…
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Welcoming Matthew Hansen to the Respiratory Care WA Board

Matthew is a proud Noongar man from Wagyl Kaip, bringing extensive legal and leadership experience. He is the Principal Solicitor at his firm, Extent Legal, and Special Counsel at Mining + Heritage Legal, with a career spanning energy, resources, native…
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When asthma isn’t asthma: The hidden risks of misdiagnosis and wrong treatment

Kate Baumwol brings over 20 years of experience as an advance practice Speech Pathologist, specialising in voice, chronic cough, inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO). She currently coordinates the Joint Speech Pathology Airway Clinic and Voice Clinic at…
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