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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis

In Australia, there are approximately 3,000 patients with cystic fibrosis.

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Nasal, Sinus Allergy & Infection
Nasal, Sinus Allergy & Infection

Australia has one of the highest allergy prevalence rates in the world.

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COPD & Emphysema
COPD & Emphysema

COPD affects more than 464,000 Australians aged 45 or over.

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Lung Cancer Research
Lung Cancer Research

1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men with lung cancer have no history of smoking.

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Insomnia
Insomnia

Insomnia can impact your attention, mood and daytime function.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea

OSA can have serious impacts on health and daily life.

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Sleep Loss and Performance
Sleep Loss and Performance

Poor sleep has substantial economic and social cost.

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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy

People with narcolepsy have sleep attacks during the daytime.

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Dedicated to investigating the causes of disease, finding better treatments and translating our discoveries into new clinical practice.

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The Woolcock Clinic specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders and is internationally recognised as the top specialist sleep and respiratory health research institute in the world.

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Sleep is a memory
May 13, 2025

Sleep is a memory

Lucy shares the story of her quest to find answers for her son Luca's sleep problems.

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CCDA: Where are we now?
May 09, 2025

CCDA: Where are we now?

Sleep research is increasingly focused on the brain and the CCDA is at the forefront.

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Inhaled treatments for all
May 06, 2025

Inhaled treatments for all

Professor Helen Reddel is urging global health leaders to prioritise access to inhaled medications.

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