A girl aged 11 years had multiple visits to the general practitioner and emergency department with unusual episodes of sudden-onset respiratory distress associated with stridor.
A Caucasian man aged 63 years with a history of heavy smoking and occasional alcohol drinking presented with concerns regarding a hard lump in the middle of his hard palate.
A systematic review assessing barriers to correct spirometry in Australian general practice.
Management is aimed at investigating and managing the primary causes with a focus on sputum clearance, reduction in exacerbations and improvement of quality of life.
As the understanding of post-acute COVID-19 is evolving, regularly updated or ‘living guidelines’ will be crucial for those affected to be provided with best care within the health system.
This article evaluates the feasibility of a stepwise breathlessness diagnostic algorithm.
Considering the use of risk prediction methodology for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
These presentations provide fertile ground for educating patients about infections, self-management options, dealing with uncertainty and responsible use of medicines.
Upper respiratory tract infections have higher rates of prescribing than would be expected according to local guidelines.
A student aged 15 years was brought by his mother to a Malaysian suburban primary care clinic.
Asthma presentations are common in general practice, but opportunities to control asthma are often missed.
A man aged 35 years with a 14-pack year history of smoking presented to his general practitioner with a 12-month history of progressive dyspnoea.
The health challenges of the dual use of combustible cigarettes and e-cigarettes in Malaysia.
This paper describes a clinical approach to chronic respiratory disorders for clinicians working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly in the remote Australian context.
A woman aged 75 years presented to a general practitioner with a dry cough and increasing exertional dyspnoea for the preceding three years.