Respiratory & Lung Clinics in Singapore

What a respiratory clinic treats

Respiratory and lung clinics manage conditions affecting the airways and lungs. Respiratory physicians assess and treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic cough, breathlessness, recurrent chest infections, sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing problems, and they investigate abnormal chest imaging. Care may involve lung function testing, imaging, sleep studies and tailored medication or inhaler technique support. It is worth seeing this kind of clinic for a persistent cough, wheezing, unexplained breathlessness, loud snoring with daytime sleepiness, or symptoms that are not controlled with usual treatment.

How to choose a respiratory clinic in Singapore

Look for doctors registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) and listed on the Register of Specialists in respiratory medicine. Consider subspecialty fit, such as experience with asthma, COPD or sleep medicine, and access to lung function testing and sleep studies. Hospital affiliation can matter for investigations or admission. Accessibility and follow-up arrangements are practical factors. This directory is an independent editorial selection, not paid listings.

Getting there

Many private specialist clinics cluster in the Orchard medical belt near Orchard MRT and the Novena health-city belt near Novena MRT, close to Tan Tock Seng and Mount Elizabeth Novena. Subsidised respiratory care is available at restructured hospitals and polyclinics across the island. Check each clinic’s own address, nearest MRT and parking before travelling.

Costs and financing

Care can be public and subsidised or private. A GP or polyclinic referral may support subsidised rates. MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans may apply to eligible investigations and admissions within set limits, while routine consultations are often out of pocket. Confirm fees and coverage with the clinic.

Common questions

When is a cough worth investigating?

A cough lasting more than a few weeks, or one with breathlessness, blood, weight loss or fever, deserves assessment to identify the cause.

Can a respiratory clinic help with snoring?

Yes. Loud snoring with daytime sleepiness may indicate sleep apnoea, which respiratory clinics can assess, often using a sleep study.

Do I need a referral?

Private clinics may accept self-referral, while a referral can support subsidies and provides useful background for the specialist.

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