MY VISION

I believe that everyone with lung disease should have the opportunity to improve their quality of life, and to not be embarrassed by their symptoms or be limited in their day-to-day activities.

By partnering with you, working closely with your Specialist, considering more than just your physical health, and implementing evidence-based treatments, I will reduce the impact your condition has on your life.

ABOUT ME

Timothy Daley
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
AHPRA Registration: PHY0002134817
Medicare provider number: 1585991W

I completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2017 at Charles Sturt University in Orange. I worked with Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District during my new graduate year, before moving to Canberra Hospital in 2019. Since then, I have worked across all acute adult and paediatric wards and have been involved with outpatient Respiratory services, including Bronchiectasis Clinic, Cystic Fibrosis Clinic (adult and paediatric), for the last 3 years and continue to do so.

I have a passion for helping people with lung disease both when they are admitted to hospital as well as after they are discharged to help them manage their symptoms in the medium- and long-term. In particular, I have an interest in helping people clear mucous from their lungs (airway clearance) and giving people strategies to improve their breathlessness.

I have built strong relationships and worked closely with many of the local Respiratory Specialists, and work collaboratively with them and other health professionals to ensure the best possible outcome for your health.

OUR SERVICES

Lung Conditions

These are some lung conditions that often lead to increased mucous production, and/or breathlessness:

  • Bronchiectasis

  • Cystic Fibrosis

  • Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

  • COPD

  • Chronic bronchitis

  • Asthma

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis

Airway Clearance

Many people with lung disease will have difficulty clearing mucous from their lungs. This increases the risk of chest infections, which will cause more damage and may lead to increased breathlessness and even more mucous to be produced.

If you have frequent chest infections, lots of mucous, or have difficulty clearing your mucous, then I can assist you with education and breathing exercises to improve your symptoms and reduce the frequency of your chest infections.

Breathlessness Management

When the lungs get damaged, it is harder for oxygen to get into the blood and for carbon dioxide to get out of the blood and into the lungs. This can result in breathlessness both at rest and with light activity. Sometimes you can even feel breathless when there is nothing wrong with your lungs - this is sometimes called dysfunctional breathing.

I can provide education and simple strategies to help you manage and reduce your breathlessness.