Elizabeth Starcevich-Kicic is a pulmonologist based in Perth, WA 6009. She looks after people with breathing problems, from everyday coughs and colds through to long-term lung conditions that need steady care. Respiratory symptoms can be scary, so the aim is to keep things clear, calm, and practical from the first visit.
In many cases, Elizabeth helps families and patients deal with asthma and the day-to-day ups and downs that come with it. Breathing can change with dust, colds, exercise, weather, and stress. She focuses on understanding what’s happening, spotting the triggers, and working out a plan that fits the way you live.
She also sees people for illnesses like the common cold, and for breathing symptoms such as stridor. Stridor is that noisy, high-pitched sound you might hear when airways are narrowed. At times it can come on with an infection or swelling, and getting the cause right matters.
For some patients, the issues are more long-lasting. Elizabeth works with people who have conditions such as cystic fibrosis. This can involve mucus and ongoing lung inflammation, so care often needs to be organised over time, with regular review and support. She also manages bronchiolitis obliterans, a condition where the small airways in the lungs become affected, which can lead to ongoing breathing difficulties.
Elizabeth’s work is about more than just treating symptoms. It’s about helping people understand what the breathing changes might mean, and what steps can be taken next. That includes looking at the bigger picture of lung health, how symptoms respond, and what to watch for if things change.
For education, Elizabeth has training that supports her role in lung and breathing care. If you’re not sure whether your symptoms fit respiratory care, it can still be worth booking a check. When breathing is involved, getting timely advice can make a real difference, especially if symptoms are getting worse or not settling as expected.