One in three Australians suffer from poor quality sleep. New research suggests sleep deprivation is costing the Australian economy more than $5.1 billion a year in both direct and indirect costs.
Many people with asthma have sensitivities to certain drugs that can precipitate an asthma attack. If you have asthma, you need to be aware of which medications may be triggers. You do not need to avoid these medications unless you know they are asthma triggers for you. If these medications have never triggered your asthma, it is still best to take the medications with caution because a reaction can occur at any time.
1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, with more than 60% of cancer patients surviving more than five years after diagnosis.According to a recent US study the hidden psychological scars caused by the diagnosis of cancer can leave scaring akin to that inflicted by war, with the impact in some cases lasting for years.Breathing Disorders Brisbane
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is abnormal widening of the airways.
This is often caused by chronic infection of the airways, most commonly caused by bacteria. This chronic infection causes chronic inflammation of the airways. Inflammation damages the lung and can result in bronchiectasis. Bronchiectasis
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer in Australia. Smoking causes up to 90% of lung cancers and about 1/10 of people who smoke develop lung cancer. Lung cancer is an abnormality in the cells of the lung and usually starts in the lining of an airway. Lung Cancer
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a broad term to define airflow limitation that is not reversible. A patient usually has a component of emphysema, chronic bronchitis or a combination of the two. COPD is often associated with a history of cigarette smoking or exposure to hazardous chemicals. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Asthma
People with asthma have sensitive airways. When exposed to certain stimuli their airways can narrow, making it harder to breathe. This airflow obstruction is reversible either spontaneously or with treatment. Asthma
Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial lung disease is a name that covers a group of lung conditions that cause chronic breathlessness. The most common type of ILD is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The major problem with ILD is inflammation of the lung tissue leading to scarring (fibrosis) of the air sacs. Interstitial Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis causes small inflammatory masses or nodules (known as granulomas) to form mainly in the lungs and chest lymph glands but can affect the eyes, liver, heart and brain as well. Granulomas are groups of immune cells, which are normally part of the body’s defence system. Sarcoidosis
Atypical Mycobacterium
Mycobacteria is a type of bacteria that can cause infection within the body. Atypical mycobacterium is any mycobacterium other than Tuberculosis mycobacterium. The most common form of atypical mycobacterium, which also most commonly affects the lungs is the mycobacterium avium intracellulare complex. Atypical Mycobacterium
Breathing & Lung Disorders in Queensland
For assistance with your breathing problems, please contact our Brisbane Breathing and Lung Function Clinic.
The Wesley Lung Function LabPhone: (07) 3870 0858
Fax: (07) 3870 2608
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Suite 2, Level 9, Evan Thomson Building
24 Chasely St (The Wesley Hospital)
Auchenflower, Queensland 4066
People outside Brisbane can be referred for breathing and lung function testing at the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast.