Information for Doctors
At Essential Respiratory & Sleep Australia (ERSA), we offer comprehensive lung function testing with shorter waiting times—usually within a week. By referring patients to ERSA for diagnostic testing before sending them to a respiratory specialist, GPs can help ease pressure on the public health system and ensure patients receive timely, high-quality assessments.
Our accredited Clinical Physiologists provide clear, specialist-grade reports that help determine whether a full respiratory review is truly required—saving time, reducing unnecessary referrals, and guiding more effective care.
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Respiratory - Lung Function Testing
Lung function tests are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help you provider a diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders.
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Sleep - Sleep Studies
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If your patient snores loudly and feels tired even after a full night's sleep, they might have sleep apnea.
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CPAP Information
Starting on CPAP treatment can be life changing experience. There are multiple options that we can customise to meet your patients needs.