Contact

Respiratory Secretary - Swarnalatha (Latha) Pandya

CF Clinic Coordinator - Rhonda Bell

Outpatients department

Respiratory Laboratory

Location:

  • Respiratory Medicine unit, level 0 (ground floor)

About our service

The respiratory service provides quality care, research, education and training to support children with complex respiratory disease and their families.

We also coordinate clinics for cystic fibrosis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), bronchiectasis, complex asthma, neuromuscular disorders and infant respiratory complications. 

We attend the Tracheo Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and long-term ventilation clinics coordinated by other teams. 

Our Respiratory Support Service provides Domiciliary oxygen and our Respiratory Laboratory Service provides:

  • a range of testing to establish a diagnosis
  • ways of assessing the severity of disease
  • monitoring of treatment and evaluation of progress.

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Referral process for clinicians

Our department is using Consultmed to manage referrals. The Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely.   

Consultmed questions and technical support: helpdesk@consultmed.co

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Referral and appointment process for parents and carers

Request a referral

To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist. 

They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.  

Please note: We do not accept GP referrals for asthma. For further comprehensive asthma treatment and management please refer to a general paediatrician.

Track your referral

Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.  

Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment. 

To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.  

If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact helpdesk@consultmed.co.  

Need support?

If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us.  

Phone: (02) 9382 1470

Email: SCHN-SCH-OPD@health.nsw.gov.aumail

 

Clinic information

We prioritise children from priority populations including:

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities
  • children living with a disability
  • children living in out-of-home-care 

Please let us know if you meet any of these criteria. Please indicate if interpreter services are required and specify the language.

Go to Outpatients, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick for more information about coming to your appointment. 

Respiratory laboratory services

The laboratory tests patients with a broad range of respiratory disorders including asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, neuromuscular disorders, congenital lung malformations and Oesophageal Atresia (OA)/ Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula (TOF).

Tests include

  • Spirometry (with bronchodilator response for children with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and asthma)
  • Complex respiratory function tests, e.g. Lung Volumes (Plethysmography), Diffusion studies (DLCO), Multiple Breath Washout (LCI)
  • Bronchial Challenge testing: Mannitol
  • Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) 
  • Nitric Oxide: exhaled eNO & Nasal eNO (to exclude PCD)
  • Respiratory muscle strength testing: MIP (Maximal Inspiratory Pressures), MEP (Maximal Expiratory Pressures), SNIP (Sniff Nasal Inspiratory Pressure) & CPF (Cough peak flow)
  • Evaluation of arterial oxygen by overnight oximetry
  • Skin Prick Testing (aeroallergens only)
  • Hypoxic Challenge testing: (simulated aircraft cabin testing at 15% oxygen)
  • Respiratory Oscillometry

Bronchoscopy services

Flexible fibro-optic bronchoscopy are performed on appropriate cases.

Clinic days

Monday

  • Morning: Dr Saikiran Gopalakaje Respiratory Clinic (Monthly)
  • Morning: Chronic Neonatal Lung Disease (CNLD) clinic - Dr Saikiran Gopalakaje (fortnightly)
  • Morning: Rapid Review Clinic - Dr Saikiran Gopalakaje (Monthly)
  • Morning: High Risk Asthma Clinic - Dr Louisa Owens (Monthly) 
  • Afternoon: Oesophageal Atresia-Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula Clinic (Fortnightly)

Tuesday

  • Morning: Cystic Fibrosis Annual Review - Respiratory Team (Weekly)
  • Morning: Dr Bernadette Prentice Respiratory Clinic (Weekly)
  • Morning:  Respiratory Fellow Clinic (Weekly)
  • Afternoon: Complex Asthma Clinic - Dr Louisa Owens (Monthly)
  • Afternoon: Bronchiectasis Clinic - Dr Bernadette Prentice (Monthly)
  • Afternoon: Respiratory Fellow Bronchiectasis Clinic (Monthly)
  • Afternoon: Vascular Anomalies Clinic - Dr Yvonne Belessis (Monthly)

Wednesday

  • Morning: Cystic Fibrosis Clinic (Weekly)
  • Morning: Dr Mimi Lu Respiratory Clinic (weekly)

Thursday

  • Afternoon: Congenital Lung Clinic - Dr Sandra Chuang (Fortnightly)

Friday

  • Morning: Dr Louisa Owens Respiratory Clinic (Weekly)
  • Morning: Respiratory Fellow Clinic (Weekly)
  • Morning: Neuromuscular Clinic - Dr Sandra Chuang (Weekly)
  • Afternoon: Tracheostomy Clinic - Dr Mimi Lu (Monthly)

Aiming for Asthma Improvement in Children resources

Videos, webinars and translated asthma support information for parents and carers.

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Factsheets

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Our research

We conduct research on cystic fibrosis, asthma, primary ciliary dyskinesia and rare lung diseases.

Explore the Respiratory Research Group

Patient and family support

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Services for Aboriginal families
Our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison and Education officers play an important role in the care and welfare of and advocacy for Aboriginal patients and families, helping ensure a responsive and respectful patient journey.
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Interpreter and translation services
We can arrange a free interpreter for you. Interpreters are available for over 50 languages. Tell us which language you speak when your child is admitted, or let your nurse know.
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Cartula Health app
The Cartula Health app helps manage and inform you about your healthcare journey at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. You can organise your appointments and hospital documents all in one place!