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Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) impact the lives of so many Western Australians.

Even if you don’t personally live with these conditions, there’s a good chance that you know someone who does.

In this section of our website, you’ll find real, personal stories from our patients and their family, friends, carers, teachers and coaches. You’ll also find stories from Respiratory Care WA’s team of Respiratory Health experts.

If you would like to share your story, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Respiratory Care WA.

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Aiden’s Story

Aiden has always loved swimming, constantly pushing himself to achieve his best in every competition. However, during a training session, he noticed something wasn't right— he was struggling to breathe and had to frequently stop to catch his breath. "I…
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Joe’s Story

Joe’s mother, Tammie, vividly recalls the challenges Joe and the family faced during those early years. Sleep was a constant struggle, as Joe would wake frequently throughout the night, coughing and wheezing. "We first noticed Joe’s breathing problems at a…
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Noah’s Story

In October 2023, Shae returned home from work to find her son, Noah, sniffling, sneezing, and battling a persistent cough. After giving Noah some medicine, the sneezing had subsided by the next day, but the dry cough remained. A couple…
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Taj’s Story

Inevitably, Taj’s parents would take him to the doctor, where he was prescribed Redipred to help manage the symptoms. This cycle— requiring medical intervention to stop the cough—became a regular occurrence, happening 4-5 times a year.“As a family, we’d limit…
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Delilah and Coleen’s Story

Delilah and her grandmother Coleen both live with asthma in the Midwest town of Northampton, where specialised asthma services are difficult to access. Coleen said Delilah’s first visit to the Children’s Respiratory Hub was an eye-opening experience. “I took Delilah…
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Hayley’s Story

In mid-2022, Hayley caught Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. For Hayley, though, this simple infection led to extended time off school. What worried her most was how it began affecting her favourite activities,…
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River’s Story

River faced regular hospitalisations and was always on the sidelines trying to catch his breath, whilst Rose ruled the playground and soccer pitch. River’s asthma impacted his whole life, meaning he missed out on the simple things his sister took…
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Ciara’s Story

It all started with what appeared to be an endless cycle of colds and coughs. Each time Ciara caught something, it hit her hard, often keeping her out of school and away from sports. Sports carnivals, which she had always…
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Samuel and his mum Kelly.

Samuel’s Story

As time went by, Samuel’s ability to breathe became more difficult, more often. Worried, his family visited the GP on several occasions before they were referred to the team at Respiratory Care WA Children’s Respiratory Hub. By this time, Samuel…
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Linda’s Story

At 72 years old she was living independently but had recently lost her husband and was the primary caregiver for her mother, who has dementia. Anxiety played a significant part in her daily life and as a result she’s become…
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Marcus’ Story

Marcus first came to Respiratory Care WA, formerly Asthma WA, in 2021 after his performance had dropped and he was experiencing issues with his asthma. Marcus was struggling to manage his asthma and was being triggered. Triggers for people with…
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Zara’s Story

Our Respiratory Physician Dr Stephen Oo liaised with doctors and delivered a virtual consultation via video call. Alongside our Clinical Nurse Kate, they were able to talk to the hospital doctors and discuss results and next steps. After hospital, Zara…
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