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I performed the first private bronchial thermoplasty case in Melbourne on Monday. This is a breakthrough new treatment for sufferers of severe asthma. 

We now have access to FeNO testing in Box Hill and Lilydale, to help monitor asthma control and titrate inhaled steroid dosing. 

Esbriet has finally been introduced onto the PBS for patients with IPF.  https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/2017/03/22/predicting-life-expectancy-for-pirfenidone-in-idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis/

This is another mandibular advancement splint device. It may be an option for those with poor CPAP tolerance, or difficulties with other MAS devices, because of nasal obstruction. https://snoringdevicesaustralia.com/oventus-clearway-device-review/

There was new research released this week that offers additional treatment options to asthma sufferers who experience frequent flare-ups: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-05/azithromycin-used-for-lung-disease-can-reduce-asthma-attacks/8677054

With the advent of PBS subsidised treatment for IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), now that Nintedanib is available, it will be of increasing importance to be able to achieve adequate diagnostic tissue specimens for patients with possible disease. When the radiology (CT scan) is not entirely...

In this day and age of personalised medicine, it is vitally important that adequate samples are achieved from suspicious lung lesions, in order that specialised genetic testing can be performed. The larger and more well preserved the biopsies, the better the information. Cryobiopsy allows exactly...

Did you know that it's not normal to always feel tired, run down, or have trouble concentrating. If you're not waking up refreshed in the morning, no matter how much sleep you get, then you may need a sleep study. http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/fact-sheets-a-z/195-sleep-study.html

This website is a great resource for emphysema patients suffering from breathlessness. Hopefully you'll find the stories inspiring and helpful.

Novel Non-Pharmacological Asthma Treatment.  Here's a great website explaining the procedure of bronchial thermoplasty. We are now offering this procedure at Epworth Eastern in Melbourne with no gap fee. Call to enquire or make a booking: (03) 9890 5200 or contact us online.