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Take a Deep Breath WA

Asthma affects more than 230,000 people across Western Australia, and each year, over 6,500 individuals are hospitalised due to the condition—many of them young children. For this year’s World Asthma Day on Tuesday May 6, Respiratory Care WA is encouraging…
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Medical Forum – Know lung function, change lives.

Dr Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Respiratory Physician and Researcher, recently contributed a guest column to Medical Forum WA. In the piece, Dr Ramakrishnan highlights that more than 70,000 Western Australians have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), but half of people living with…
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Q&A: Fasting with a Respiratory Condition

Ramadan is a sacred month observed by practising Muslims in Western Australia and around the world. It is a time for fasting, reflection, spiritual growth and prayer.  Recently we received questions from our consumers about whether it’s safe to fast…
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Better Sleep, Better Breathing: How Sleep Disorders Impact COPD

Dr. Christopher Kosky is a general respiratory physician with particular expertise in severe emphysema / bronchitis and in patients needing oxygen or other support for their breathing. Dr. Kosky is also a Consultant in the Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep Medicine…
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Shining a Light on Our Social Impact Team This International Women’s Day

MP: During high school, I completed work experience with a physiotherapist and occupational therapist. Seeing their passion for helping others and the impact their services had on patients was inspiring. It became clear that I wanted a career in healthcare…
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Medical Forum – Widening the net on respiratory

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital respiratory physician and Respiratory Care WA Clinical Advisor, Clinical Professor Dr. John Blakey, was recently featured in the Medical Forum. In the article, he highlights the critical role of lung function testing, particularly spirometry, in accurately diagnosing asthma…
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Asthma and Sleep: A Vital Connection for Children’s Health

Dr. Stephen Oo is a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician based at Perth Children’s Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, and Respiratory Care WA’s Children’s Respiratory Hub. His focus is on providing comprehensive evaluation and care for children facing respiratory and sleep…
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Run for a Reason, Run for Lungs

Respiratory Care WA is the only not-for-profit organisation in Western Australia providing critical lung function testing to diagnose and treat respiratory conditions such as asthma. Our bulk-billed service means no out-of-pocket costs, easing both financial and emotional burdens for those…
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First new treatment for asthma flare-ups in 50 years

The type of symptom flare-up the injection treats are called ‘eosinophilic exacerbations’ and involve symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and chest tightness due to inflammation resulting from high amounts of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).   Eosinophilic exacerbations make…
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Federal Government announces anti-vaping program for young Australians

Vaping is endemic in Australian schools, and it has become the number one behavioural issue for many students. A national survey found that 1 in 6 high school students had vaped recently.  Concerningly, 12-year-olds who had vaped have been found…
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Meet Aoife: The Heart and Science Behind Lung Function Testing at Respiratory Care WA

With World COPD Day, it’s the perfect time to reflect on this year’s theme: “Knowing Your Lungs.” At Respiratory Care WA, we believe that understanding your lung health is the key to better breathing and a better quality of life.…
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November 20: World COPD Day – Let’s Breathe Easier Together

This World COPD Day, we’re joining the global movement led by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) to shed light on this condition, its symptoms, and the support available to those affected. This year’s theme is “Knowing…
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