Paediatric Asthma, Chronic Cough & Sleep Specialist in Melbourne – Dr Marc Theilhaber

Children with asthma, chronic cough, wheezing or sleep problems are among the most common reasons parents search for specialist help in Melbourne.

If your child’s asthma is not improving, if they are coughing for weeks at a time, or if snoring and poor sleep are affecting their energy, behaviour or school performance, a paediatric respiratory specialist may be helpful.

At Eleanor Clinic, families have access to Dr Marc Theilhaber, a Consultant Paediatrician with subspecialty training in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, specialising in complex breathing and sleep disorders in children and adolescents.

Dr Marc works at Monash Children’s Hospital and provides specialist assessment and management for children across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Paediatric Asthma Specialist in Melbourne (Severe & Uncontrolled Asthma)

Dr Marc Theilhaber assesses and manages children with:

• Severe or difficult-to-control asthma
• Asthma not improving with standard treatment
• Recurrent asthma flare-ups
• Emergency department or hospital presentations
• Recurrent wheeze in children
• Exercise-induced breathing symptoms
• Ongoing shortness of breath or breathing difficulty

Early specialist assessment can help clarify diagnosis, optimise treatment and improve day-to-day asthma control.

Chronic Cough & Breathing Problems in Children

Dr Marc sees children with:

• Chronic cough lasting weeks or months
• Post-viral persistent cough
• Night cough or cough disrupting sleep
• Unexplained wheezing
• Ongoing breathing concerns after infections
• Exercise-related respiratory symptoms

Children’s Sleep Specialist in Melbourne (Snoring, Sleep Apnoea & Fatigue)

Sleep and breathing problems are closely linked in children.

Dr Marc also has expertise in paediatric sleep disorders, including:

• Snoring in children
• Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
• Mouth breathing during sleep
• Restless or fragmented sleep
• Frequent night waking
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Narcolepsy and other hypersomnolence disorders

Sleep-related breathing problems may also present with behavioural concerns, difficulty concentrating, or persistent fatigue during the day.

Sleep Studies for Children (Home Oximetry & Overnight Testing)

Where clinically appropriate, Dr Marc Theilhaber is accredited to arrange and refer children for sleep investigations, including:

• Overnight oximetry studies (performed in the child’s own home)
• Formal overnight sleep studies (polysomnography) in a sleep laboratory

 

These investigations may be recommended when there are concerns about snoring, suspected sleep apnoea, disrupted sleep, or unexplained daytime fatigue.

When should your child see a paediatric respiratory specialist?

A referral may be appropriate if your child has:

• Poorly controlled or severe asthma
• Repeated hospital or emergency presentations
• Persistent or chronic cough
• Ongoing wheeze or breathing difficulties
• Snoring or suspected sleep apnoea
• Excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue
• Concerns about breathing during sleep

Initial assessment should always be with your GP. A referral is required from a GP, General Paediatrician or ENT specialist.

Serving Melbourne, CBD & Regional Victoria

Melbourne Western Suburbs

Footscray, Yarraville, Williamstown, Sunshine, Werribee, Altona, Maribyrnong, Caroline Springs, Point Cook

Melbourne CBD & Inner City

Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands, North Melbourne, Kensington

Regional Victoria & Coastal Areas

Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne, Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Road region

Referrals & Appointments

Children can be referred to Dr Marc Theilhaber by:

• General Practitioners (GPs)
• General Paediatricians
• ENT Specialists

 

To arrange an appointment:

📞 03 9318 4666

For health professionals:

📧 reception@eleanorclinic.com.au

Specialist paediatric respiratory care in Melbourne

If you are searching for a paediatric asthma specialist in Melbourne, a child chronic cough doctor, or a children’s sleep specialist for snoring, sleep apnoea or fatigue, Dr Marc Theilhaber provides specialist assessment and care through Eleanor Clinic.