Siew-kim A. Khoo is a paediatric pulmonologist based at 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia. Kids’ breathing can be scary for families, especially when symptoms come on quickly or keep coming back. Dr Khoo looks after children with breathing and lung-related health concerns, and also helps families understand what’s happening and what to do next.
As a children’s respiratory specialist, the work often involves the airways. In many cases, that means assessing noisy breathing like stridor, and figuring out the cause so the right treatment can be started. At times, children may also have ongoing breathing problems linked to asthma, where coughing, wheeze, and breathlessness can flare up during infections, changes in weather, or busy times at school.
Dr Khoo also focuses on eosinophilic asthma, a type of asthma where a person’s immune response plays a part in the inflammation. Managing this can take a careful, steady approach, with attention to triggers and symptom patterns. Families often want practical guidance on day-to-day control, and that’s a big part of how care is planned.
Along with asthma and airway issues, Dr Khoo provides care in relation to common infectious illnesses that can affect breathing. This may include measles and parainfluenza, where cough and breathing symptoms can show up as the infection develops. Malaria is also listed among the conditions treated, which is important for families who have travelled or who have come back from higher-risk areas.
In practice, appointments usually start with listening to the story and checking how the child is doing. Breathing problems can change from one day to the next, so clinicians pay close attention to what’s been happening at home. From there, treatment plans are built around what the child needs right now, and what can help prevent problems later on.
Dr Khoo works with parents and carers across Crawley and the wider area. The goal is simple: help children breathe easier, and help families feel more confident about the plan. If your child has ongoing breathing symptoms, or if you’re worried about noisy breathing or asthma flares, a focused paediatric respiratory review can make a real difference.
