Doctors' Directory
Floor
Suite No.
Phone / Extension No.
Consultation Hours
Sat : 8.30am – 12.30pm
Dr. Rashidah Bt. Yasin
MB BCh BAO (Ire), Master of Internal Medicine (UKM)
Fellowship of Respiratory Medicine (Mal)
Fellowship of Sleep Medicine (Bangkok)
International Sleep Disorder Specialist (WSS, US)
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist RPSGT (BRPT)
Dr. Rashidah Yasin is our Consultant Physician & Respiratory Medicine. She is a graduate of the University College Dublin, Ireland and later obtained a Master of Internal Medicine from the National University of Malaysia. She went on to complete a Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine from the Respiratory Medical Institute in Kuala Lumpur followed by an additional Fellowship in Sleep Medicine from the renowned Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.
What is the role of a Consultant Physician & Respiratory Medicine?
Consultant Physician & Respiratory Medicine possess specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions. Managing lung infections (pneumonia) and chronic respiratory diseases (e.g. asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, lung cancers and OSA) are the main duties of a respirologist.
When do you need to see a Consultant Physician & Respiratory Medicine?
You should always seek medical advice from a Consultant Physician & Respiratory Medicine if you experience:
- Cough lasting for more than 2 weeks.
- Cough up blood-stained sputum (haemoptysis).
- Night time (nocturnal) coughing.
- Prolonged fever (more than 2 weeks) with night sweats.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Reduce effort tolerance.
- Chest pain (pleurisy).
- Loud snoring.
- Excessive daytime sleepiness or tiredness.
- Disturbance in sleep.
