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Asthma and Athletes

Many athletes struggle with competition due to having asthma. Exercise is in fact one of the most common triggers of an asthma attack. There are different ways however, to manage asthma that is triggered by exercise and having your asthma under control can will allow you to continue to play and breathe easily.

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Asbestos and the Lungs

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that has been used for over 4500 years and is one of the most useful and versatile materials known to mankind. It is also a banned substance in Australia due to its dangerous effects on the lungs and its proven connection to lung cancer and Asbestosis.

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Home Oxygen Therapy

The aim of home oxygen therapy is to increase the levels of oxygen in the blood, relax the blood vessels in the lungs and to avoid the long term conditions that chronic low oxygen levels can cause.

 

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Bronchoscopy

A bronchoscopy involves the use of a flexible fibreoptic (video) scope to examine the main airways of your lungs. The bronchoscope will be inserted into your lungs through your mouth, however you will be given sedatives and anesthetic so you will not feel a thing.

 

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Asthma and Diving

The differential diagnosis of a solitary pulmonary nodule is broad and management depends on whether the lesion is benign or malignant.

In this overview we will discuss some of the new features that can help to differentiate between benign and malignant nodules based upon CT and PET-CT findings.

 

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Mediastinal Masses

The bronchial narrowing in asthma has the effect of decreasing the amount of air that can be moved in and out of the lungs. This can reduce exercise capacity for a diver, due to the external resistance of his breathing apparatus & the increased gas density at depth.

 

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News and blogs

Stay informed with expert tips, research updates, and wellness insights from our team of respiratory and sleep medicine professionals.

Blog of the Week

How Much Sleep Should You Be Getting to Stay Young and Healthy?

We’ve all wondered how much sleep we should be getting each night. Last May, a

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CPAP v Oral Appliances

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition where upper airway collapse leads to repetitive

Orexin Agonists: A New Pharmacological Intervention for Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness occurring alone or

How Much Sleep Should You Be Getting to Stay Young and Healthy?

We’ve all wondered how much sleep we should be getting each night. Last May, a

The Glymphatic System: The Brain’s Night-shift Cleaning Crew

What is the glymphatic system? The glymphatic system is a brain-wide perivascular network that allows