Mental health and respiratory conditions

Mental health and respiratory conditions

Having a respiratory illness such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be exhausting as it affects so many aspects of a person’s life. In a recent survey of our consumers, almost half…

Air Travel for People with Respiratory Disease

Air Travel for People with Respiratory Disease

Article by Dr John Blakey and Dr Alice Crawford, Respiratory Physicians. Over the last couple of years, we have been restricted in our movements because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, with borders opening and restrictions…

Sleep and respiratory health   

Sleep and respiratory health   

We all know that getting the right amount of quality sleep is very important for our mental and physical health. However, some people with asthma and other respiratory conditions can find it challenging to get…

Cleaning the winter germs away

Cleaning the winter germs away

With winter comes colder weather and winter viruses. When someone gets sick in your household, you understandably don’t want it spreading to others. But what are the most effective methods for disinfecting your home?  Cleaning…

Pulse Oximeters: Do I need to buy one?

Pulse Oximeters: Do I need to buy one?

With WA seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, many of us are concerned about the potential for COVID-19 to cause serious illness in ourselves or loved ones. Having some way to monitor the severity of…

COVID-19 Precautions

COVID-19 Precautions

(Prepared with Respiratory Specialist, Dr John Blakey) The increase in the number of people with COVID-19 in the community is causing some stress and anxiety for many people with asthma and/or COPD.  There are a…

New resources for adults with COPD

New resources for adults with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition affecting over 46,000 Western Australians. Living with and managing a chronic condition such as COPD can be challenging and often confusing for patients, particularly when additional…

Vaping trends, not so trendy

Vaping trends, not so trendy

The use of e-cigarettes (vaping) has increased in popularity over the last few years, and as more research is undertaken, the more we are learning about the potentially hazardous impacts this growing trend is having…

9 tips for returning to school

9 tips for returning to school

Here we go again! Summer holidays are coming to an end and many of us are gearing up for school once again. While you work your way through your list of school supplies and uniforms,…

Asthma education is a must

Asthma education is a must

Throughout the year we’re fortunate to be joined by interns helping us in a range of projects, as they gain some experience in an office and non-profit environment. It’s important that all members of our…