Lung Function Tests

Looking for Comprehensive Lung Health Assessment near you?

A Specialist Lung Health Assessment is crucial for various reasons, offering insights into both current lung health and potential future issues.

Key Benefits of Lung Health Assessment

  • Diagnosing Conditions: Early detection of lung conditions, even before symptoms appear, allowing for more effective treatment options.
  • Tumour and Nodule Detection: Identifies the presence, size, and shape of tumours or nodules within the lungs.
  • Detection of Respiratory Ailments: Helps identify conditions such as infections and emphysema that may be causing respiratory symptoms.
  • Evaluating Effects of Past Illnesses: Assesses the impact of prior health issues, including COVID-19, on lung function and respiratory well-being.

Core Lung Function Test: Spirometry

Spirometry is a primary lung function test that measures the airflow in and out of the lungs to detect any abnormalities. This test is particularly recommended for individuals working in environments with regular exposure to dust, chemicals, or other respiratory irritants.

Additional Lung Function Tests Offered at Our Clinic

In addition to spirometry, we offer the following specialised lung function tests:

  • Lung Volume: Assesses the total volume of the lungs to provide a full picture of lung capacity.
  • Gas Transfer Measurement: Measures how efficiently oxygen and other gases move from the lungs to the bloodstream.
  • Bronchial Responsiveness: Tests for asthma and other conditions by gauging how the airways respond to various stimuli.
  • Respiratory Muscle Strength: Assesses the strength of respiratory muscles, which is essential for efficient breathing.
  • Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Assessment: Evaluates the need for ongoing oxygen therapy for individuals with chronic lung conditions.

Contact Us for More Information

Patients from Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Wigan and surrounding areas choose Chequers Health for professional Lung Function Tests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors use these tests to diagnose conditions such as allergies, infections, chronic lung conditions.

There is no prior prep just wear comfortable clothing. You can eat and drink beforehand but no or vigorous exercise.

Some tests use a spirometer, a device you breathe into (through a mouthpiece) that measure the amount of air and how quickly you’re able to inhale and exhale.

You will be asked to perform multiple attempts and you will wear a nose clip to ensure you breathe through your mouth.

Processed meats such as salami/ham, high oxidant foods like lettuce, berries, turnip tops/chervil are better to avoid. Similarly, anything with high caffeine content such as tea, coffee, and Coca-Cola. These items can affect the results of your lung function tests.

If you take a bronchodilator, please continue to use them as advised by your doctor. If you regularly use bronchodilators (Relievers such as Ventolin or Salbutamol, for example) please do not use them for a few hours before your appointment.

Avoid smoking for 1 hour before testing.

Notify your doctor if you’re pregnant or if you have abdominal swelling, both affect your ability to breathe deeply.

These tests are covered by some insurance provides but please check with your insurance beforehand.

You may feel faint or light-headed due to hyperventilation, but this will resolve in 15-45 minutes.