*Cardiology

Cardiology

Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart. Some of these abnormalities include:

Asthma

Cystic fibrosis

Chronic bronchitis

Pneumonia

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Snoring

Narcolepsy

Insomnia

 Why they matter.

A Respiratory and Sleep Disorder physician will assess each patient’s heart and lungs and may send them off for further testings such as:

Lung Function Tests

Arterial Blood Gases

X-rays and CT scans

Bronchoscopy

Transbronchial Lung Biopsy

Needle Biopsy

Sleep disorders.

The quality of your sleep may be an indicator of something wrong beneath the surface and ignoring it will only worsen the issue. If you feel like you can’t fall asleep, fall asleep to often or wake up feeling not satisfied with your sleep; it might be time to see your GP and acquire a referral to a specialist. Some of the most common sleep disorders are:

Insomnia

Sleep Apnoea

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Narcolepsy

Sleeping problems caused by shift-work or jetlag