Kathy Low

Pulmonologist

Female📍 Melbourne

About of Kathy Low

Kathy Low is a pulmonologist based at 246 Clayton Road, Melbourne, VIC 3168. She works with people who have breathing problems, both in day to day life and when symptoms start to get worse.


Breathing issues can be scary, even when they’re not always serious. Kathy helps people make sense of what’s going on with their lungs and airways, and looks at how best to manage symptoms over time. In many cases, this means working out what triggers flare-ups and making a simple plan people can stick to.


Her work includes conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and vocal cord dysfunction. She also sees people where hyperventilation plays a role, especially when breathing feels fast, tight, or hard to control. At times, these conditions can look similar from the outside, so careful assessment matters.


If you’ve had ongoing coughing, wheeze, chest tightness, or shortness of breath, you may need more than a quick check. Kathy focuses on breathing patterns, symptom timing, and how people respond to treatment. She aims to help patients understand the “why” behind their symptoms, not just the next medicine.


While many people come in because something has flared up, longer term care is often just as important. With asthma and COPD, symptoms can change with seasons, stress, infections, and day to day routines. Kathy looks at these patterns and helps people plan for the good days and the harder ones.


Education and experience details aren’t listed in the information available here, but Kathy’s role as a pulmonologist means her day to day work is centred on lung health and breathing care. If clinical trials or research are part of her work, there’s no specific detail provided here either. The main focus is on practical, patient centred breathing support.


Overall, Kathy Low’s practice is a place for steady help with lung and airway problems. Whether you’re managing asthma, dealing with COPD, or trying to understand breathing symptoms linked to vocal cord dysfunction or hyperventilation, the goal is the same: clearer answers and better breathing, step by step.

Services & Conditions Treated

Vocal Cord DysfunctionAsthmaChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Hyperventilation

Publications

1 total

Vocal cord dysfunction/inducible laryngeal obstruction induced by hyperventilation in healthy individuals, people with asthma, and following coronavirus infection.

The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma • February 05, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Kathy Low provide?
Dr Kathy Low specializes in pulmonary care, including Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hyperventilation. These are the main services listed for her practice.
Which conditions does she treat?
She treats asthma, COPD, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and hyperventilation, among other lung-related concerns.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is at 246 Clayton Road, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia.
How do I book an appointment?
To book an appointment, contact the practice at the Melbourne location. The exact booking method isn’t specified here, so please call or check the clinic’s website for scheduling.
What can I expect at a consultation with Dr Low?
A consultation will focus on your lung health and symptoms related to asthma, COPD, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, or hyperventilation. The visit will cover your medical history, symptoms, and potential tests or treatment options.
Do you treat COPD and asthma?
Yes. COPD and asthma are among the conditions listed for treatment by Dr Kathy Low.