Accepting new patients — no referral needed ● In clinic at Cleveland or by telehealth Australia-wide ● Specialist respiratory & sleep physicians
Welcome to Breathe Well
Integrated Lung & Sleep Care
Respiratory and Sleep Specialists Cleveland
Breathe Well is a respiratory and sleep practice offering respiratory and sleep services at Cleveland QLD, opposite the Mater Private Hospital Redland. The practice prides itself in offering expert, timely, individualized and multidisciplinary patient care with a focus on patient education, to enable patients to be actively involved in their health care decisions.
On our website you can find information on the services that we provide and some of the conditions that we treat. If you think you need to see one of our specialists, please ask your general practitioner for a referral.
Services
Some of the conditions we treat
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis refers to the dilatation of the smaller airways and thickening of their walls. These form pockets where the phlegm can collect and act as a seat of infection.
Patients with bronchiectasis may suffer from chronic cough productive of mucus, recurrent chest infections, shortness of breath and wheeze. -
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is smoking related lung damage causing airflow limitation, shortness of breath, cough and mucus production. The longer you smoke, and the more you smoke, the more likely you are to develop COPD.
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Asthma
Asthma is defined as variable airflow limitation, with variable respiratory symptoms, which may include cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheeze. Asthma onset can be at any age. Asthma is usually reversible, but may become irreversible if it is inadequately treated.
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Sleep Apnoea
Sleep apnoea is a very common condition affecting a significant proportion of the population. Many are unaware they have it as patients often feel that they “sleep well”.
An apnoea refers to a cessation of breathing for a short time. Patients with sleep apnoea can stop breathing many times in an hour. -
Insomnia
Insomnia is a very common problem in the community. It encompasses difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset insomnia) and difficulty staying asleep (sleep maintenance insomnia). Insomnia becomes a problem when it affects daytime function.
Latest News
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
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How to Clean a CPAP Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide from a Sleep Clinic
Medically reviewed by Dr Miriam Vassallo MD MRCP FRACP, respiratory and sleep physician, Breathe Well — 23 September 2026 A CPAP machine works by pushing air from your bedroom, through a humidifier,…
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AUGUST 27, 2026
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Snoring or Sleep Apnoea? How to Tell the Difference
Medically reviewed by Dr Miriam Vassallo MD MRCP FRACP, respiratory and sleep physician, Breathe Well — 9 September 2026 Most people who snore do not have sleep apnoea. But almost everyone who has…
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AUGUST 27, 2026
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What Your OSA-50 Score Means
Medically reviewed by Dr Miriam Vassallo MD MRCP FRACP, respiratory and sleep physician, Breathe Well — 9 September 2026 If you have just filled in the OSA-50 questionnaire and are looking at a number…
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Meet the Team
It is the people who make Breathewell what it is and we are extremely proud of the achievements of our staff. We all work together to help our patients through recovery and providing the best possible care.
Dr Cheng Jun Siew
Respiratory and General Physician
Dr Siew is a Queensland trained Respiratory, Sleep and General physician who has recently commenced practice at Redlands Specialist Centre specifically within the sub-specialty Breathe Well group.
Dr Joachim Ngiam
Sleep Dentist
Dr Joachim Ngiam: Multi-award-winning dental sleep practitioner who lectures locally and internationally about the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Dr. Anura Seneviratna
Respiratory and General Physician
Dr Seneviratna completed his internship in Sri Lanka and migrated to New Zealand where he underwent his specialist training in Auckland group hospitals…
Dr. Fariha Alam
Respiratory and Sleep Physician
Dr. Vassallo is a respiratory and sleep physician, providing consultations in Cleveland. She is a visiting medical officer at Mater Hospital Redland…
Dr. Isuru Seneviratne
Respiratory and General Physician
Dr Isuru Seneviratne is a Respiratory Specialist. He Graduated from the University of Auckland in 2008. He is a dual Specialist in Thoracic Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine.
Dr. Miriam Vassallo
Respiratory and Sleep Physician
Dr. Vassallo is a respiratory and sleep physician, providing consultations in Cleveland. She is a visiting medical officer at Mater Hospital Redland…
Dr. Yashu Chang
Respiratory and Sleep Physician
Dr. Yashu Chang is a respiratory and sleep physician, providing consultations in Cleveland.
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