Michael Musk is a pulmonologist based in Perth, WA, Australia. He works with people who have lung and breathing problems, from everyday coughs that won’t settle to more complex conditions that need careful follow-up. His clinic is in Perth, and he helps patients across the wider WA community.
In many cases, respiratory care is about more than one symptom. Breathing can be affected by long-term lung disease, sudden infections, or changes that build up slowly over time. Michael looks after patients dealing with things like COPD, chronic bronchitis and ongoing airflow issues. He also supports people with interstitial lung disease, where lung tissue can become inflamed or scarred.
He also sees patients after serious chest infections and complications. That can include bronchiolitis and bronchiolitis obliterans, as well as conditions linked to COVID-19. At times, he works with people who have acute lung illness such as acute interstitial pneumonia, where symptoms can come on quickly and breathing can worsen fast.
Some referrals are for complex and rare lung conditions too. Michael is part of care pathways that may include managing cystic fibrosis-related lung disease, and he can be involved when patients have concerns like mucormycosis affecting the lungs. For some people, the road can be tough, with flare-ups and hospital visits. The goal is steady support and a clear plan that makes sense in real life.
Lung transplant care is also part of his clinical work. For patients and families, transplant discussions can feel overwhelming. Having someone experienced in lung transplant pathways matters, especially when it comes to understanding risks, expected outcomes, and what to do before and after surgery.
Michael’s medical training and ongoing learning focus on respiratory medicine and how lung conditions progress. Over time, this has helped him build a practical approach to assessment and treatment, with an emphasis on getting the basics right first. Breathing tests, imaging, and careful review of symptoms are often part of the process.
There isn’t one single type of patient who walks through the door. Michael regularly sees adults with ongoing lung disease, people recovering from chest infections, and patients needing specialist input for long-term management. The work is varied, but the core stays the same: calm, clear care for the lungs.