Cecilia M. Prele is a Pulmonologist based in Nedlands, WA, Australia. She looks after people with lung and breathing problems, from everyday issues like asthma flare-ups to more serious conditions that affect how the lungs work.
In many cases, patients see her when they feel short of breath, have a long-lasting cough, or notice their breathing getting worse over time. She also helps with acute problems, where symptoms can come on more quickly and need careful checks and fast planning.
Cecilia focuses a lot on interstitial and fibrotic lung disease. This includes conditions like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease, and she also sees patients with acute interstitial pneumonia. These can be hard to live with, so the approach is practical—talking through what is happening in the lungs, what the next tests might show, and what treatment options could fit best.
Breathing problems aren’t always the same for everyone. At times, her work also covers asthma, including ongoing control when symptoms keep coming back. She may also care for people dealing with lung cancer and mesothelioma, working as part of a broader team so treatment choices and lung side effects can be managed sensibly.
Alongside lung care, she has experience supporting patients with keloids. That’s a different kind of problem, but it still affects comfort and confidence, and it can matter just as much to day-to-day life.
Over time, Cecilia has built a steady approach to managing complex lung conditions. She pays attention to how symptoms are changing, and she tries to keep things clear and calm rather than overwhelming. When decisions are being made, she explains the “why” in plain language, so patients know what to expect next.
She stays up to date with new developments in respiratory care and takes on evidence-based treatment options where they fit. If clinical trials or newer treatment studies are relevant for a patient’s situation, she can discuss what that could mean and how it might be considered through the right channels.
For patients in Nedlands and the wider Perth area, Cecilia aims to make lung care feel more grounded—one step at a time, with a focus on breathing, comfort, and getting the plan right.