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Spirometry is a test to diagnose and monitor lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary fibrosis. It can also monitor your lung strength, which is crucial in certain sports.
Spirometry is a test to diagnose and monitor lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary fibrosis. It can also monitor your lung strength, which is crucial in certain sports.
In a spirometry, you’ll force a breath into a spirometer device. The results determine whether there is a lung condition and monitor the progress from breathing exercises.
Before your appointment
Before your spirometry appointment, you should avoid smoking for 24 hours and avoid drinking alcohol, intense exercise, and eating large meals a few hours before.
During the appointment
You will be seated during the test. The tester will place a soft clip on your nose to prevent air from escaping.
After a few practice rounds, you’ll need to fill your lungs with air, close your lips around the mouthpiece and exhale quickly, fully emptying the lungs. You’ll be asked to do this three times.
The appointment will last 30 to 90 minutes.
The test is considered very safe. However, some people feel sick, dizzy, or tired after the test. However, if you have unstable angina, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or had a recent heart attack or operation on your head, chest, stomach, or eyes, you may need to avoid or delay the test.
You will be able to go home after the test.
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Within 24 hours, a member of our team will offer you an appointment date and time that suits you. Following the scheduling of your appointment, you will be required to attend one of our clinics for your consultation or scan.
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Attend your appointment on your chosen date and time to see one of our highly qualified consultants. After your appointment, a consultant will prepare a written report, which will be sent to your referring clinician within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you require any further tests, treatments, or reviews, we will refer you and take care of the booking process. If you need a copy of your report or images, please contact us, and we can arrange this.
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If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
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