Lung Conditions Treated | North Brisbane Sleep & Thoracic

Specialists at NBST diagnose and manage a wide range of respiratory conditions

At North Brisbane Sleep & Thoracic (NBST), our respiratory specialists diagnose and manage a wide range of lung and breathing conditions. If you’re experiencing shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheezing, chest tightness, or have been referred for a lung investigation, the specialists are here to help.

We support both GP-referred patients and those needing specialist testing for employment, pre-surgical clearance, or ongoing respiratory care.

Occupational Lung Diseases | North Brisbane Sleep & Thoracic | North Lakes & Clayfield | Brisbane

Common Lung Conditions Treated at NBST

A respiratory consultation at NBST can help you understand, monitor and manage a wide range of lung conditions. Learn more about each service below:

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a complex disease characterised by the abnormal growth of cells within the lungs, often forming malignant tumours.
Learn More

Occupational Lung Diseases

A group of respiratory conditions that arise due to exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
Learn More

Respiratory Lung Disease Overlap

Also known as overlap syndrome - when someone experiences symptoms of two or more distinct lung conditions at the same time.
Learn More

Bronchiectasis

A condition where long-term lung infections lead to damaged airways, causing the lungs to be permanently widened, ultimately preventing them from clearing mucus.
Learn More

Respiratory Infections

These are a diverse group of illnesses that affect the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, bronchi, and lungs.
Learn More

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A multifaceted lung condition characterised by persistent airflow limitation, encompassing chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Learn More

Rare Lung Conditions

Also known as orphan lung diseases, rare lung conditions refer to a diverse group of rare diseases that affect the respiratory system.
Learn More

Understanding Asthma

A condition of inflamed airways, making it difficult to breathe.
Learn More

Pulmonary Hypertension

PH is a chronic and progressive disease characterised by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs.
Learn More

Interstitial Lung Diseases

ILDs involve inflammation and/or scarring (fibrosis) of the lung interstitium, leading to progressive lung damage, and ultimately affecting breathing efficiency and oxygenation of the blood.
Learn More

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

A chronic and progressive lung disease characterised by the thickening and scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue.
Learn More

Pulmonary Nodules

These are small, rounded growths in the lung tissue, typically less than 3 centimetres in diameter.
Learn More

When Should You See a Lung Specialist?

If you're experiencing breathing difficulties, ongoing coughing, or you’ve been referred after a chest X-ray or CT scan, NBST can assist with a prompt and thorough workup. We help diagnose and manage:

  • Shortness of breath on exertion or at rest

  • Long-term or unexplained cough

  • Ongoing wheezing or chest tightness

  • Recurrent chest infections

  • Abnormal chest imaging

  • Pre-surgery respiratory risk assessment

  • Work-related lung exposures or concerns

Take our Symptom Checker Quiz
Lung Symptoms | North Brisbane Sleep & Thoracic | North Lakes & Clayfield | Brisbane

North Brisbane Respiratory Care

Our clinics in Clayfield and North Lakes offer accessible care for patients across:

  • Brisbane’s inner north (Windsor, Albion, Kedron)

  • North Lakes, Redcliffe, Narangba, and Moreton Bay region

We welcome GP and specialist referrals, and offer guidance for patients unsure whether their symptoms need specialist review.

Contact Us
North Brisbane Sleep & Thoracic | North Lakes & Clayfield | Brisbane