Dr Lim Hui Fang is a respiratory physician who received her MBBS from the National University of Singapore and obtained MRCP (UK) and a Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine. She completed clinical specialty training at the National University Hospital with dual accreditation in Respiratory Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine.
She undertook a clinical research fellowship in severe asthma at McMaster University, Canada. Her clinical interests include complex airway diseases such as severe asthma and bronchiectasis, as well as pneumonia and endobronchial ultrasound.
She holds an academic appointment as Adjunct Assistant Professor at NUS and has previously held administrative roles within the NUH Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Clinical focus
Asthma & airways.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS (NUS), MRCP (UK), M Med (Internal Medicine), FAMS (Respiratory Medicine).
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: — Novena
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital; Visiting Senior Consultant, National University Hospital (NUH)
Getting to the clinic
Dr Lim Hui Fang’s listed practice location is in the Novena area, and she is a Visiting Senior Consultant at the National University Hospital. Novena is well served by Novena MRT (NS20) on the North-South Line, which sits beneath a shopping mall connected by sheltered walkways to the surrounding medical buildings clustered along Irrawaddy Road and Sinaran Drive. From the station, lifts and covered links make the short walk straightforward, which is helpful for anyone who tires easily.
The Novena medical precinct is also served by several bus routes, and taxis or ride-hailing services can drop you at the relevant building entrance. The private medical centres in the area have paid visitor carparks for those who drive, and spaces can be limited at peak clinic times, so allow extra time. As exact clinic suites can change, confirm the precise building and floor when you book, and arrive early on your first visit to register and complete any paperwork.
What asthma and airways care covers
Asthma is a condition in which the airways become inflamed and over-sensitive, narrowing in response to triggers such as allergens, infections, exercise or irritants. This causes wheeze, cough, chest tightness and breathlessness that can vary day to day. Most asthma responds well to inhaled treatment, but a minority have severe or difficult-to-control disease that needs specialist assessment. Dr Lim’s clinical interests include complex airway diseases such as severe asthma and bronchiectasis, along with pneumonia and endobronchial ultrasound, and she undertook a clinical research fellowship in severe asthma at McMaster University in Canada.
Care for difficult airways disease focuses on confirming the diagnosis, identifying triggers and contributing conditions, checking that inhalers are being used correctly, and considering add-on treatments where standard inhalers are not enough. Bronchiectasis, in which airways become widened and prone to infection, is managed by clearing mucus, treating infections and protecting lung function over the long term.
What to expect at a consultation
A first consultation usually begins with a detailed history of your symptoms, triggers, flare-ups, hospital or emergency visits, allergies and current treatment. The doctor will examine your chest and check how well you are breathing. Breathing tests such as spirometry, often with a reversibility check, are commonly used, and tests for airway inflammation or allergy may be arranged. For suspected bronchiectasis, imaging and sputum tests may be needed.
Inhaler technique is frequently reviewed, since poor technique is a common reason treatment seems to fail. The visit usually ends with an explanation of your diagnosis and severity, a stepwise treatment plan, an action plan for flare-ups, and advice on trigger avoidance.
Preparing for your appointment
Useful things to bring include:
- Photo identification and any GP or polyclinic referral letter.
- Previous lung-function results, chest imaging and reports.
- A full list of medicines, inhalers and supplements with doses.
- Your inhaler devices, so technique can be checked.
- A symptom or peak-flow diary if you keep one, noting triggers and night-time symptoms.
- A written list of questions and concerns.
After your consultation and follow-up
After your appointment you should have a clear treatment and action plan. Results of breathing tests, allergy tests or imaging are reviewed at follow-up, where treatment can be stepped up or down to find the lowest effective level of control. Severe asthma and bronchiectasis are usually long-term conditions, so regular review helps monitor control, lung function and flare-up frequency, and may include referral for add-on therapies, vaccination advice or chest physiotherapy. You may seek a second opinion at any time. Seek urgent help if your reliever inhaler is not working, you are too breathless to speak in full sentences, or symptoms worsen rapidly.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a specialist seen privately, Dr Lim can usually be consulted without a referral, although a GP or polyclinic letter provides helpful background and can support subsidy eligibility at public clinics. For eligible procedures, MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans may apply within set limits, while consultations are generally out of pocket. Confirm fees and insurance coverage directly with the clinic before your visit.
Common questions
What makes asthma ‘severe’?
Severe asthma means symptoms remain difficult to control despite correct use of high-dose inhaled treatment. Specialist assessment looks for contributing factors and considers add-on therapies.
Why does inhaler technique matter?
Even effective medicine works poorly if it does not reach the airways. Checking and correcting technique is one of the simplest ways to improve asthma control.
What is bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis is permanent widening of the airways that makes them prone to mucus build-up and repeated infection. Management focuses on clearing mucus and treating infections promptly.
Will I always need to take medication?
Many people need ongoing treatment to keep airways calm, but doses can often be adjusted over time. Your doctor will aim for the lowest effective treatment that keeps you well.
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Sources & verification
See also: our editorial directory of respiratory physicians (lung specialists) in Singapore and our shortlist of respiratory clinics.
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