Respiratory Medicine

Breathing difficulties can be a significant source of worry for both children and their families. At Mayfair Children’s Clinic, our experienced respiratory specialists diagnose and manage a wide range of breathing and lung-related conditions in children of all ages including:

• Persistent coughs
• Wheezing
• Recurrent chest infections
• Unexplained shortness of breath
• Suspected asthma
• Exercise-induced asthma

Our team offers a comprehensive approach to assessment, including a detailed history, examination, and advanced respiratory diagnostics. We use two key lung function tests to better understand your child’s breathing:

• Spirometry
  – a simple, non-invasive test that measures how much air your child can breathe in and out, and how quickly. It helps diagnose conditions like asthma and assess lung function.
• Peak Flow Testing
  – a quick test that measures the speed of air expelled from the lungs, useful for monitoring asthma and detecting changes in airway function before symptoms worsen.

Using the insights from these assessments, we create personalised treatment plans to help control your child’s symptoms and support their healthy, active lifestyle. Our goal is to help every child breathe more easily and confidently—whether at rest, at school, or on the playing field.