Thoracic Services
Dr Andrew Scott holds daily specialist clinics, for patients with GP and specialist referrals, in thoracic and sleep medicine.
These clinics are held:
Toowoomba (Monday)
The Wesley Hospital (Tuesday – Friday)
Dr Scott, and the team from the Thoracic and Sleep Group team bring together medical and scientific professionals in providing accurate and rapid respiratory and sleep diagnostic services, specialist consulting services and ongoing management long term.
Our services are committed to improving patient health outcomes, maintaining high success rates with respiratory and sleep therapy, and ensuring rapid access to other specialist services.
Urgent appointments can usually be arranged within 2 weeks.
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Thoracic Information
DO I HAVE A BREATHING DISORDER?
Complete our Self Assessments to determine if you may have a breathing disorder.
- THE LUNG HEALTH CHECKLIST
- BREATHLESSNESS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
BREATHING DISORDERS
Thoracis & Sleep Group Queensland treats a wide range of Breathing Disorders including;
- Bronchiectasis
- Lung Cancer
- COPD
- Asthma
- Sarcoidosis & Interstitial Lung Disease
- Atypical Mycobacterium
BREATHING INFORMATION
Useful information for Referring Doctors & Patients:
- Asthma & Athletes
- Asbestos & the Lungs
- Home Oxygen Therapy
- Bronchoscopy
- Asthma & Diving
BREATHWISE PULMONARY REHABILITATION
Breathwise, a pulmonary rehabilitation programme based at The Wesley Hospital.
We focus on a multi-disciplinary outpatient programme for patients with chronic lung disease, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
THORACIC RADIOLOGY
The thoracic imaging section includes a group of dedicated thoracic radiologists who specialize in all aspects of lung disorders, including: interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infections, primary and secondary thoracic malignancies, mediastinal masses, pleural disease, occupational disorders, emphysema, as well as diseases affecting the large and small airways (such as asthma, bronchiectasis, tracheomalacia).
Lung health for a better quality of life.
There are particular things to note when considering whether you’re at risk of jeopardising your lung health.
Don’t smoke – it’s the worst thing you can do for your lungs
Avoid lung irritants, like certain chemicals, dust & fumes
Genetics – certain conditions make you more pre-disposed to respiratory problems
