Services

Sleep Studies

At Launceston Respiratory and Sleep Centre we perform ambulatory sleep studies. These studies are set up by our technicians to ensure high quality signals, scored by Australian scorers and reported by our Sleep Physician with whom you are able to see. We provide a high quality service, ensuring patients complete their at-home study with a timely report that they can have confidence in.

Respiratory Function Testing

We perform several different respiratory tests:

• Detailed lung functions tests
• Spirometry
• FeNO
• Respiratory muscle strength assessments
• Airway provocation/mannitol challenges

Our  highly trained lung function technicians are dedicated to helping you achieve your optimal performance, through an approach that best suits your needs. Our aim is to assist in accurately evaluating your condition

CPAP

We have on staff Sharon, a CPAP consultant available Monday to Friday. Sharon is highly trained and skilled in addressing your needs.  We provide CPAP trial, CPAP maintenance and CPAP equipment downloads. Our aim is for you to feel supported throughout CPAP therapy as you initiate CPAP treatment and continue long term on your CPAP journey. Sharon is also able to work closely with our on site Sleep clinicians and administrative staff are able to assist in coordinating your appointments

Regional Respiratory and Sleep

Launceston respiratory and Sleep Centre have outreach clinics to Devonport and St Helens. We provide clinician consultation, sleep study and lung function. We aim to serve the community in these regions and improve access to high level health care. Our presence is dependent on the level of need and we have provided services to King Island

Research

Dr Chia is actively involved in research through the Launceston respiratory and Sleep Centre with a wide interest in Respiratory illnesses. He has conducted research into use of ultrasound to locate pleural disease, in new imaging modality of 4D velocimetry, use of biomarkers to predict clinical outcomes as well as interstitial lung disease, asthma and pulmonary hypertension.

We are also active in contributing to registry including familial ILD and lung cancer.

AIRVO

We have AIRVO available for purchase and hire. We can assist you with set up and commencement on AIRVO treatment plans.