Vicky S. Kritikos

Pulmonologist

Female📍 Sydney

About of Vicky S. Kritikos

Vicky S. Kritikos is a pulmonologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Her clinic focuses on breathing and airways health, with a special interest in long-term lung conditions and allergy-related problems that can affect the nose, eyes, and lungs.


In many cases, people come in with ongoing symptoms like wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness, or a cough that just won’t settle. Some patients also have asthma in children, and others manage conditions like COPD and emphysema. At times, she also helps with more complex conditions linked to high eosinophils, such as eosinophilic asthma, chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, and hypereosinophilic syndrome.


Allergy and eye irritation can be part of the same story for some people. Her work includes conditions such as allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps, plus allergic conjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis. She also deals with things like giant papillary conjunctivitis and anaphylaxis, which can need quick, clear management plans. This makes the care more than just “lungs only”, because the triggers can start in other places too.


When it comes to experience, this profile doesn’t list specific years or roles. Education details also aren’t shown here. What is clear is that her patient care covers both day-to-day symptoms and longer-term breathing health, which is often where good treatment makes a real difference over time.


Research and clinical trials can matter for some long-term lung conditions, especially the rarer ones. In this profile, no specific research projects or clinical trials are listed, so it’s best to ask the clinic directly if you want to know what studies (if any) are currently being considered for your situation.

Services & Conditions Treated

Allergic RhinitisAsthmaEosinophilic AsthmaGiant Papillary ConjunctivitisAllergic ConjunctivitisAnaphylaxisAsthma in ChildrenChronic Eosinophilic PneumoniaChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)EmphysemaEosinophilic PneumoniaHypereosinophilic SyndromeNasal PolypsSimple Pulmonary EosinophiliaVernal Keratoconjunctivitis

Publications

1 total

Early Treatment Response to Mepolizumab Predicts Clinical Remission in Severe Eosinophilic Asthma.

The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice • July 16, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Vicky S. Kritikos offer?
She provides assessment and management for conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma (including eosinophilic asthma), allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis like pink eye, anaphylaxis, COPD, emphysema, and various eosinophilic lung conditions.
Which conditions does she commonly treat?
Common conditions include asthma and asthma in children, allergic rhinitis, eosinophilic pneumonia, chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, nasal polyps, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, giant papillary conjunctivitis, and hypereosinophilic syndromes.
Can children see Dr Kritikos for asthma or related conditions?
Yes. She treats asthma and related conditions in children as part of her pulmonology care.
Where is Dr Kritikos based and how can I book an appointment?
She practises in Sydney, NSW. To book an appointment, please contact the Sydney clinic or practice where she consults.
What should I expect at my first visit?
The first visit usually involves discussing your symptoms, medical history, and any tests or tests results. The aim is to understand your condition and plan management.
What conditions involve the airways and lungs that she handles?
Conditions include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, eosinophilic pneumonia, and other airway or lung issues.