Respiratory Disorders

Respiratory tests are non-invasive and diagnostic in nature. They provide feedback regarding the function of your lungs, and help our doctors diagnose certain lung disorders.

Respiratory Disorders

Some respiratory disorders SomaHealth Sleep & Respiratory test and diagnose for are:

  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)

    OHS is a breathing disorder that affects some obese people where poor breathing may result in too much carbon dioxide and too little oxygen flowing into the blood.

    Most people with OHS often also have obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition characterised by snoring, brief episodes of apnoea during the night and excessive daytime sleepiness along with poor sleep.

  • Asthma

    Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the airways. Symptoms include dry cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. Our Specialists can diagnose this or if you currently suffer from Asthma we can also review your current Asthma medications through specific testing.

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

    COPD is a lung disease that causes shortness of breath, and is a catch term for one or a combination of emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma. When identified early, there are treatments that can help with the symptoms of COPD, improving your quality of life.

  • Restrictive Lung Disease

    Restrictive lung diseases are chronic conditions that will limit the ability of a person’s lungs when taking a breath. While most cases of restrictive lung diseases are not curable, they are often manageable with medication and treatment plans.

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