Andreas Schibler is a paediatric pulmonologist based in South Brisbane, working out of 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia.
In day to day care, he looks after babies and children who have breathing problems. This can include things like pneumonia, bronchitis, and viral chest infections such as parainfluenza. Some families come in because their child is finding it hard to breathe, breathing faster than normal, or seems not quite right and not settling.
He also helps with issues that can show up in very young infants, including infantile apnea and infantile pneumothorax. Premature babies can need extra support too, especially when there’s infant respiratory distress syndrome involved. At times, the breathing problem can come with other concerns, like low blood pressure, metabolic acidosis, or cerebral hypoxia. When that happens, the focus is on treating what’s going on while keeping things as safe and calm as possible.
Parents often tell him they want clear answers, not rushed explanations. Over time, that means listening carefully, checking how the child is tracking, and talking through next steps in plain language. In many cases, early treatment and close monitoring make a big difference for how a baby does.
Andreas works with families and the wider hospital and clinic teams, so care can be coordinated when a child needs tests, treatment, or follow up. Paediatric breathing care isn’t always one simple problem, and plans may need adjusting as the child improves or if symptoms change.
When it comes to experience, Andreas brings practical clinical experience in paediatric lung and breathing care for infants and children, including short term illnesses and more serious newborn conditions. He’s used to working in situations where things can move quickly, and families need steady guidance while the medical team does their job.
His education is rooted in medical training for children’s health and respiratory care. While details like specific degrees aren’t listed here, the approach is very much built around paediatrics and the day to day realities of treating young patients.
Research and new evidence also matter in this field, so he keeps up with current thinking and uses that kind of information to support decisions in clinical practice. If there’s a chance a child could benefit from a study or special program, that’s something the treating team can discuss when relevant.
