Accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment and long-term monitoring for the full range of respiratory conditions — from common airway disease to complex critical care.
Respiratory conditions
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. Symptoms often vary over time and may be triggered by allergies, infections, exercise or environmental factors. With accurate diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan, most patients can achieve excellent symptom control and reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks.
Our approach includes
Comprehensive asthma assessment
Lung function testing and spirometry
Personalised treatment plans
Medication optimisation and inhaler technique review
COPD is a common, preventable and treatable lung disease characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms such as breathlessness, chronic cough and sputum production. Smoking remains the leading cause, although exposure to biomass fuels, occupational dust and air pollution may also contribute. Our goal is to improve quality of life, reduce symptoms and prevent future exacerbations through evidence-based care.
Sleep apnoea is a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnoea, the most common type, occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked during sleep. Symptoms include loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches and poor concentration. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve sleep quality, daytime functioning and long-term cardiovascular health.
Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Southern Africa. Detecting lung cancer at an early stage greatly improves treatment options and outcomes, particularly in individuals at high risk such as current or former smokers.
Our services include
Individual risk assessment
Low-dose CT screening referrals where appropriate
Investigation of abnormal lung imaging
Early diagnosis and specialist management pathways
Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic condition involving increased blood pressure within the arteries of the lungs. Over time it places strain on the right side of the heart and may lead to progressive breathlessness, fatigue and reduced exercise capacity. Accurate diagnosis and specialist evaluation are essential to determine the underlying cause and guide treatment.
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks blood flow within the lungs. It is a medical emergency and commonly originates from deep vein thrombosis in the legs. Following diagnosis, ongoing assessment helps reduce the risk of recurrence and optimise long-term health.
Advanced respiratory illnesses may require specialised management in the intensive care unit (ICU), including ventilatory support and multidisciplinary care. Our expertise includes managing complex respiratory failure, severe infections, tuberculosis and HIV-associated lung disease within the critical care setting.
Interstitial lung disease refers to more than 200 chronic conditions that cause inflammation and scarring of lung tissue. Patients often experience progressive breathlessness and a persistent dry cough. Our practice offers comprehensive evaluation, including assessment of pulmonary fibrosis and chronic post-COVID lung disease.
Occupational lung diseases result from prolonged exposure to hazardous workplace substances such as silica, coal dust, asbestos, chemicals and industrial fumes. Careful occupational history taking and specialised investigations help establish the diagnosis and guide appropriate management.
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition characterised by permanently widened airways that lead to recurrent chest infections, persistent cough and excessive sputum production. Causes include previous lung infections and/or recurrent childhood lung infections and cystic fibrosis. Early diagnosis allows targeted treatment to reduce infections and preserve lung function.
The pleura is the thin lining surrounding the lungs. Conditions affecting the pleura include pleural effusions caused by either infection or inflammation, pneumothorax and pleural thickening. Comprehensive evaluation and appropriate investigations help determine the underlying cause and guide long-term management.
Specialist assessment of sleep-related breathing disorders to diagnose conditions affecting breathing during sleep, including obstructive sleep apnoea, loud snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Stopping smoking is one of the most effective ways to improve long-term lung health. We provide structured, supportive and evidence-based smoking cessation programmes tailored to each patient's needs.
Certain lung conditions require specialist evaluation before air travel or major surgery. We assess respiratory risk and provide recommendations to ensure patients can travel or undergo procedures safely.
Bronchoscopy is an advanced endoscopic procedure used to examine the airways, obtain biopsies and collect diagnostic samples when clinically indicated.
EBUS is an advanced bronchoscopic procedure that allows minimally invasive sampling of lymph nodes within the chest. It plays a vital role in diagnosing lung cancer, infections and other chest conditions while improving diagnostic accuracy.
